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# [http://colloquy.info/downloads.html Download Colloquy from this link]. |
# [http://colloquy.info/downloads.html Download Colloquy from this link]. |
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# 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. |
# 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. |
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== IRC client practice: joining the OpenHatch channel == |
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During this workshop we'll get practice using IRC and help each other as we contribute to project in the <tt>#openhatch</tt> channel on the <tt>Freenode</tt> network. |
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Here are the connection details for joining the Freenode network and the OpenHatch IRC channel: |
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IRC server name: irc.freenode.net |
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channel name: #openhatch |
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Given that information, and reviewing the Colloquy overview above, use Colloquy to connect to Freenode and join the OpenHatch channel. Pick any nickname you like. :) Once you have joined the channel, say hello! |
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== Return to laptop setup == |
== Return to laptop setup == |
Latest revision as of 13:21, 25 February 2012
On OS X, we'll be using Colloquy, a popular graphical IRC chat client.
IRC client setup instructions
- Download Colloquy from this link.
- Read through the material on Getting started with Colloquy. We'll practice using IRC in depth later in the day.
IRC client practice: joining the OpenHatch channel
During this workshop we'll get practice using IRC and help each other as we contribute to project in the #openhatch channel on the Freenode network.
Here are the connection details for joining the Freenode network and the OpenHatch IRC channel:
IRC server name: irc.freenode.net channel name: #openhatch
Given that information, and reviewing the Colloquy overview above, use Colloquy to connect to Freenode and join the OpenHatch channel. Pick any nickname you like. :) Once you have joined the channel, say hello!