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On OS X, we'll be using ColloquyLimeChat, a popular graphical IRC chat client.
 
== IRC client setup instructions ==
 
# [httphttps://hivelocityitunes.dlapple.sourceforge.netcom/projectus/colloquy.mirrorapp/limechat/colloquy-latest.zipid414030210?mt=12 Download ColloquyLimeChat from thisthe linkMac 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 ==
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IRC server name: ircchat.freenode.net
channel name: #openhatch
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Given that information, and reviewing the Colloquy overview above, use Colloquythe 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) ==