[Ubuntu Chicago] what is freenode.chat?

[Eddie Martinez]

One thing I have learned from IRC --> The most important thing is
having someplace to go or someone to talk to on IRC :P

I hope you can join us in the ubuntu-chicago chan

-eddie m. (eddieftw/posingspopular on irc)

On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Robert Smith<r_a_smith3530 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Julie,
>
> First, welcome to the Ubuntu community of Chicago. I've been using Ubuntu
> now for about a year and I really like it. I have to admit that I still have
> Windows around, but that is because I make money supporting it. Thank you
> Mr. Gates!
>
> As others have mentioned, Freenode is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server.
> Think of IRC as a pre-AIM form of instant messaging. There are a number of
> IRC servers, freenode is but one, but that said, it is one of the more
> popular ones. Ubuntu-Chicago (actually #ubuntu-chicago) is the chat "room"
> for the Chicago Ubuntu LoCo Team.
>
> Although Pidgin will work for IRC, it has always seemed a bit awkward to me.
> I much prefer an application called "X-Chat." This can be found in the
> Ubuntu respositories using either apt-get or Synaptic Package Manager. There
> is also a version for Windows available in case you are dual-booting and run
> into a problem getting to your Ubuntu installation.
>
> I am including a link to a wiki page with some IRC commands to get you
> started. I hope that this helps you out.
>
> http://conshell.net/wiki/index.php/IRC_cheatsheet
>
> BTW, the main Ubuntu group (#ubuntu) ALWAYS has a fair amount of traffic, so
> you can usually find assistance any time of day or night.
>
> Peace out,
>
> Rob
>
>
> --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Julie Bell <jmwebstuff at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> From: Julie Bell <jmwebstuff at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Ubuntu Chicago] what is freenode.chat?
> To: ubuntu-us-chicago at lists.ubuntu.com
> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 9:12 PM
>
> Hello,
>
> I have been using Ubuntu for 2 months now. So far I really like it. I am
> trying to find other people who use it. And learn more.
>
> What is chat.freenode?
> I have installed pidgin, but I have no clue how to become a registered user,
> or how to access this site.
>
> Could some one please give me instructions.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Julie
>
>
>
>
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