IRC

From GoLUG

1 Introduction
2 Bots
3 Connecting to FreeNode
4 Joining a Channel
5 Register
6 Channel Information
7 IRC Clients
8 See also

Introduction

IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat.

Bots

On FreeNode there are 3 bots (robots) that a user can use to manipulate his/her settings: NickServ, ChanServ, and MemoServ. If you want help on how to use any of these bots simply type: /msg <botName> help where <botName> could be NickServ, ChanServ, or MemoServ.

Note: Other irc servers may or may not have these bots.

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Connecting to FreeNode

If you want to connect to the freenode IRC network.

1. Start your IRC client

2. Type /connect irc.freenode.net

Note: This particular step can be modified in certain instances depending on the IRC client you're using.

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Joining a Channel

Once you've successfully connected to a server on freenode, you probably want to join a channel. If you simply want to join the GoLug IRC channel, type:

/join #golug

Now you can start talking to anyone that's on the #golug channel. If you have any questions regarding IRC feel free to post them in the IRC channel (preferably) or on the [GOLUG mailing list].

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Register

If you want to register your nick (nickname or username that you use on IRC) you want to message NickServ. This step can be useful if you are interested in using some of the other channels on FreeNode that require registration. This step also helps ensure that other people do not try to take your nickname.

/msg NickServ help register

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