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# [http://www.silverex.org/download/ Download X-Chat for Windows from this link].
# Read through the material on [http://wwwxchat.smogon.comorg/docs/ircstart/xchat_tutorial Getting started with X-Chat]. We'll practice using IRC in depth later in the day.
 
== IRC client practice: joining the <tt>#bostonpythonpycon-practice</tt> channel ==
 
During this workshop, we'll get practice using IRC and helphelping each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt>#bostonpythonpycon-practice</tt> channel on the <tt>Freenode</tt> network.
 
First, please launch X-Chat.
To join it, scroll down in the ''Network list'' and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click ''Connect''.
 
ToThen, to join itthe channel, scroll down in the ''Network list'' and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click ''Connect''.
Once you connect, join the <tt>#bostonpython</tt> channel.
 
Once you connect, join the <tt>#bostonpythonpycon-practice</tt> channel. and 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!
 
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