hi to all nmappers

,
Saw Nmap's participation in GSoc 2007.Found that real good and worth indulging in

Now that I want to submit a modification in the Nmap modules, i face a communication problem-
I access internet from my College's internet LAN, where the access to IRC is blocked.
1. Is there an alternate method to communicate with nmap enthusiasts ? Something like an IRC proxy would help..
2. What all programming languages / IDEs are required to be comfortable with in order to proceed for the projects.
3. Will the ideas be strictly provided by the core nmap team, or students can also propose their own ideas.
thanks

-anirudh sharma