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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 practice using IRC and helping each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt># |
During this workshop, we'll practice using IRC and helping each other as we contribute to projects in the <tt>#pycon-practice</tt> channel on the <tt>Freenode</tt> network. |
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First, please launch X-Chat. |
First, please launch X-Chat. |
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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''. |
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># |
Once you connect, join the <tt>#pycon-practice</tt> channel and say hello! |
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== Success! == |
== Success! == |
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Revision as of 23:18, 9 April 2014
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 practice using IRC and helping each other as we contribute to projects in the #pycon-practice channel on the Freenode network.
First, please launch X-Chat.
Then, to join the channel, 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 and say hello!