Nik Butler wrote: >> Help. How do I get to begin to use IRC? I have been very much email >> oriented in my experience. I have used instant messenger literally >> once or twice, but never IRC. A few initial pointers would be appreciated. >> > > Okay im dropping in here to be both Considerate and Helpful if I can . > > Install XChat ( it available in the Package lists ) > > joining IRC is not to difficult since your going to need to know where > we are so you need to know two things , the Network is Freenode and the > channel onthat network is #ubuntu-uk > > Since im an experienced user i never documented the process and now that > I type it I find i make very many assumptions , however since your > totally new to IRC would you mind making notes and taking screenshots > as you go and then we can talk about posting these on the wiki ? > > Cheers > > Nik > > ps .. some useful links > > http://ubuntu-uk.org/ > http://www.ubuntu.com/support/free
Thanks Nik I will have a go at it -- alanc -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/