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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. |
# 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. |
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== IRC client practice: joining the <tt># |
== IRC client practice: joining the <tt>#pycon-practice</tt> channel == |
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During this workshop we'll get practice using IRC and help each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt># |
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. |
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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''. |
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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Once you connect, join the <tt># |
Once you connect, join the <tt>#pycon-practice</tt> channel. |
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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! |
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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Revision as of 22:31, 13 March 2013
On Windows, we'll be using mIRC, a popular graphical IRC chat client.
IRC client setup instructions
- Download X-Chat for Windows from this link.
- Read through the material on Getting started with X-Chat. We'll practice using IRC in depth later in the day.
IRC client practice: joining the #pycon-practice channel
During this workshop we'll get practice using IRC and help each other as we contribute to projects in the #pycon-practice channel on the Freenode network.
To join it, scroll down in the Network list and find the Freenode network. Select it by clicking, then click Connect.
Once you connect, join the #pycon-practice channel.
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!