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TOX FAQ
=======
 
Contents
========
 
(1). What is Tox?
(2). Where can I get Tox?
(3). Tox
(3.1) Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ?
(3.2) Does Tox have plugin support?
(3.3) I want to contribute to the Tox project.
(3.3.1) I want to be a developer.
(3.3.2) I want to contribute in UI design/sound.
(3.3.3) Are there any other ways I can contribute?
(4). Source
(4.1) Where do I get the Tox source code?
(4.2) How do I compile Tox?
 
(5). Community
(5.1) Where can I find the latest Tox thread?
(5.2) Are there any other Tox threads/forums?
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(1). What is Tox?
=================
Tox is a free (as in freedom) peer to peer messaging application that aims to 
replace skype.

(2). Where can I get Tox?
========================
It's not done yet.

(3). Tox
=======
(3.1). Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ?
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Tox uses the encryption algorithms present in the NaCl crypto library.

(3.2). Does Tox have plugin support?
-----------------------------------
Maybe.

(3.3). I want to contribute to the Tox project.
==============================================
(3.3.1). I want to be a developer.
---------------------------------
Join the IRC.

(3.3.2). I want to contribute in UI design/sound.
------------------------------------------------
Join the IRC.

(3.3.3). Are there any other ways I can contribute?
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Testing the application, reporting bugs and requesting features. Don't be 
scared to criticize something if you think it is done wrong.

(4). Source
===========
(4.1). Where do I get the Tox source code?
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The core library: https://github.com/irungentoo/ProjectTox-Core
Some front ends:
(None are in a usable state yet.)

(4.2). How do I compile Tox?
---------------------------
You need to build and install libsodium.
Then just cd in the repo and:
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

(5). Community
==============
(5.1). Where can I find the latest Tox thread?
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(5.2). Are there any other Tox threads/forums?
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