Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > Reply to Alan C here expanding on what Nik has already said... > > On 30/10/06, Nik Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > Help. How do I get to begin to use IRC? I have been very much email >> Okay im dropping in here to be both Considerate and Helpful if I can . >> Install XChat ( it available in the Package lists ) > > It's worth pointing out that Gaim (Ubuntu/Gnome) and Kopete > (Kubuntu/KDE) can both log into IRC and may be more friendly for new > users, if infuriatingly limiting for the more experienced. > > You can also add a IRC client as an extension in Firefox (search for > IRC on Firefox extensions page) which will also allow Firefox to > automatically open IRC URLs for you. > >> 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 > > If you need a full server name (I think gaim requires this) use > irc.freenode.net which (should) automatically connect you to the > nearest freenode server. Most applications have lists of servers in > them. > > Once you've connected you need to use the /join command to enter a > channel. Just type: > > /join #ubuntu-uk > > ...in the main window. If you're doing this in Kopete (as I've just > discovered) you need to add it as an automatic command on connect (on > the 3rd tab)
Thanks >> 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 ? > > That's an interesting method for beginners guides.... "Here's roughly > how to do something you don't know anything about, write us a guide > once you've figured it out". It sounds like I'm being sarcastic, but > it might actually work...! Best way to learn is to teach. LOL I have an empathy with real beginners anyway it seems, and will be glad to try to get something together. One delaying factor just now - I have gotten a (non pc type) virus which I am speaking sternly to. > I could write up some guides for different clients if that would be > beneficial? Might be bigger in scope than the UK wiki pages. > Martin This sounds like a very good idea to me. It would be useful to have a central reference location or link etc because dispersed information is ok for experienced users but is very difficult for real beginners. -- alan c -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
