IRC
#indiewebcamp on freenodeQuick StartYou may use a IRC client application such as Colloquy or Yaaic on Android to join: Alternatively you may use a web client such as Leafy Chat to quickly join and chat:
The indiewebcamp IRC channel is hosted on the freenode.net server. See Joining a server and channel help for further information and use of client applications which provide additional services (authenticated nicknames, logging, etc.). LogsRecent logs of the Freenode #indiewebcamp IRC channel can be found at: If the logs have stopped logging or have any other problems, notify aaronpk on the IRC channel. People on IRCSee our list of IRC regulars and their normal timezones. The channel has regular admins, who are also wiki admins. If you want to get their attention, just say "adminhelp". Bots on IRCThe IRC channel uses this bot:
Getting started with IRCPlease note: These directions relate specifically to the services that Freenode offers. Other IRC servers may differ with the services they offer and how to operate them. Joining a server and channelMost clients will offer you a connection dialogue showing the required fields for connection. The details to connect to the server are:
You should also fill in any fields to set your alias, real name and email address. If available, save these settings for later to speed up connecting in future. More on setting a password protected alias can be read here. Once connected, you will most likely be presented with the "MOTD" (message of the day). For the first visit, it is advisable to read this to find out about the server's policies and other important pieces of news and help, otherwise it can be ignored and you can either authenticate your alias or join a channel. Your client may display to you a listing of all available channels. Locate Assuming you've connected correctly, you should now find youself in the indiewebcamp channel! More detailed, but general, advice can be read here. Creating a registered nicknameRegistration means that a password becomes associated with your alias/nickname/sign-in name and from the point of registration authorisation is required to communicate using that alias. Registration of a nickname is required for some channels, and should be done to protect your identity. To register with Freenode, you must communicate with their service known as NickServ. The two basic command you will need to get started are: For registration: For authentication (login): With To add your email address: Where Your client may offer you an option to set your alias and password, so that you will not have to manually enter this information on each join. Refer to your client's help files for more on this. These commands can be typed directly into the server window upon join, or whilst in a channel, just as you would normally send a message. More detailed user registration command information can be found in Freenode's FAQ CommunicatingSending a message to a channel may be as simple as joining the channel and typing into the window, just as you would with an Instant Messenger. You can refer to your client's help files for quicker/alternative methods of doing the following. For all clients the following commands are available (the parts in bold must be used, but are not seen by others): Sending a message to the entire channel you are currently in: Command: /msg Hello world! Result: <Bill> Hello world! Sending an action/emotive/3rd person statement: Command: /me dances a code jig Result: Bill dances a code jig Sending a message to one person only (private chat): Command: /msg Bob Hi, would you like to code jig? Result (for Bob only): <Bill> Hi, would you like to code jig? ClientsThe following clients are recommended by #indiewebcamp participants: WebWindows
Mac
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