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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.
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.


Here are the connection details for joining the Freenode network and the OpenHatch IRC channel:
To join it, scroll down in the ''Network list'' and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click ''Connect''.

Once you connect, you'll need to join the #openhatch channel:


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IRC server name: irc.freenode.net
channel name: #openhatch
channel name: #openhatch
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Given that information, and reviewing the mIRC overview above, use mIRC to connect to Freenode and join the OpenHatch channel. Pick any nickname you like. :) Once you have joined the channel, say hello!
Given that information, and reviewing the X-Chat overview above, use X-Chat to connect to Freenode and join the OpenHatch channel. Pick any nickname you like. :) Once you have joined the channel, say hello!


== Return to laptop setup ==
== Return to laptop setup ==
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