Ubuntu-Chicago IRC channel

[Joseph Wyckoff]

I was trying to get onto the IRC channel that you guys are on. I tried
using xchat and couldn't get it figured out.  I though GAIM could also
get onto IRC channels but I'm probably wrong.  Could someone tell me how
to get onto the channel so I could chat.  Also, I should Introduce
myself.  I'm a student at Eastern Illinois University now, but I plan to
teach physics or chemistry in a Chicago area school.  I switched to
Linux/Ubuntu because with school funding being cut I believe that open
source will be the best way to keep technology in school and cut costs.
Anyway, Thanks for the help and Hello!