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                                 MOO-Cows FAQ
                                       
Ken Fox

   Last updated Sunday, July 08, 2001
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   The "MOO Frequently Asked Question List" is maintained by Ken Fox (
   moo-faq@www.moo.mud.org). Direct all questions or comments concerning
   this FAQ to him. Submissions and questions are welcome and
   appreciated. Ken Fox makes no warranty regarding the fitness of any of
   the information in this FAQ.
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1. Server Related

     * 1.1 What is a MOO?
     * 1.2 Who invented MOO?
     * 1.3 What are the minimum requirements for running a MOO?
     * 1.4 Location of LambdaMOO server source.
     * 1.5 Location of core databases.
     * 1.6 Non-UNIX MOO ports.
     * 1.7 What kind of security risk is running a MOO server?
     * 1.8 I am having problems with my passwords on FreeBSD. What is
       wrong?
     * 1.9 When is the next release due out?
     * 1.10 Is diskbased MOO going to be part of the next release?
     * 1.11 Why won't my MOO send email with new character's passwords?
     * 1.12 How does the MOO pass arguments to builtin functions?
     * 1.13 Why does MOO compilation fail on Linux with an ``undefined
       reference to sqrt''?
     * 1.14 How does the MOO pick a verb to run when someone types a
       command?
       
2. Database and Programming

     * 2.1 Where can I get the Programmer's Manual?
     * 2.2 Is there a way to incorporate new features of LambdaCore into
       my MOO's DB?
     * 2.3 Objects like $room and $player are part of the `core' of the
       MOO. How do I add new ones?
     * 2.4 $spell is HUGE. How can I recycle it without running out of
       ticks or seconds?
     * 2.5 How do I do execute a verb automatically each time the server
       starts?
     * 2.6 How can I make an object in a room listen to everything that's
       being said?
     * 2.7 My MOO checkpoints every hour. I want to change this but I
       don't know where to look.
       
3. Miscellaneous

     * 3.1 Where can I find the answer to...
     * 3.2 I'm new to UNIX, and I need to ..
     * 3.3 I want to port something from one MOO to another. Who do I ask
       for permission?
     * 3.4 What are some good clients to use with MOO?
     * 3.5 How do I change my MOO password? I've forgotten or lost the
       password to #2! How do I log into my MOO?
     * 3.6 How can I obtain additional copies of this list?
       
4. Other Resources

     * 4.1 Information
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