if you are using router, you should go to the config file and turn the autodetection off(than you will be prompted for your ip). Do not forget to forward your ports.

Which language are you suggesting?

Im up for python.

First off - im kinda lost on what is the "dock"-like thing on the top section of the desktop. At first i thought it was "slit", but when i changed a few settings, different component responded.
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