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Line 1: On OS X, we'll be using ~~Colloquy~~LimeChat, a popular graphical IRC chat client. == IRC client setup instructions == # [~~http~~https://~~hivelocity~~itunes.dlapple.~~sourceforge.net~~com/~~project~~us/~~colloquy.mirror~~app/limechat/~~colloquy-latest.zip~~id414030210?mt=12 Download ~~Colloquy~~LimeChat from ~~this~~the ~~link~~Mac App Store]. # Read through the material in this [https://techblog.willshouse.com/2012/12/11/limechat-tutorial/ LimeChat tutorial]. ~~# Copy the Colloquy application to your Applications folder.~~ ~~# Read through the material on [http://www.smogon.com/irc/colloquy_tutorial Getting started with Colloquy]. We'll practice using IRC in depth later in the day.~~ == IRC client practice: joining the OpenHatch channel == Line 14 ⟶ 13: <pre> IRC server name: ~~irc~~chat.freenode.net channel name: #openhatch </pre> Given that information, and reviewing the ~~Colloquy~~ overview above, use ~~Colloquy~~the app to connect to Freenode and join the OpenHatch channel. Pick any nickname you like. :) Once you have joined the channel, say hello! == Registering a nickname on Freenode (optional) == You can pick a permanent name by "registering a nick". This doesn't mean you can't easily go by other names - instead, it reserves the nick you register so it can be used only by you. To register a nick, type the following command into your client's input line: /msg NickServ REGISTER password youremail@example.com Replace "password" with a secure password and "youremail@example.com" with your email. Further details are at [http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup the Freenode FAQ pages]. == Return to laptop setup ==