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# Read through the material on [http://www.smogon.com/irc/xchat_tutorial Getting started with X-Chat]. We'll practice using IRC in depth later in the day.

== IRC client practice: joining the <tt>#~~pycon-practice~~</tt> channel ==

== IRC client practice: joining the <tt>#pyladies</tt> channel ==

During this workshop we'll ~~get~~ practice using IRC and ~~help~~ each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt>#~~pycon-practice~~</tt> channel on the <tt>Freenode</tt> network.

During this workshop, we'll practice using IRC and helping each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt>#pyladies</tt> channel on the <tt>Freenode</tt> network.

First, please launch X-Chat.

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To join it, scroll down in the ''Network list'' and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click ''Connect''.

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Then, to join the channel, scroll down in the ''Network list'' and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click ''Connect''.

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Once you connect, join the <tt>#~~pycon-practice~~</tt> channel.

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Once you connect, join the <tt>#pyladies</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!

== Success! ==