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− | + | [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki SRP's Chat] is dependent on Java and you should have the latest Java installed and functioning for it to work. If it's not working for you, visit [http://www.java.com/en/ here] to test your Java installation. | |
− | + | If you're a bit more adventurous and/or you would like to have a better, more flexible connection to our chat, you can connect to it via an IRC client. For more general information on IRC - go [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat here]. The specifics for the SRP chat are: | |
− | + | <code>IRC Server: irc.freenode.net<br /> | |
+ | Channel: #srp</code> | ||
− | + | == Using freenode's IRC server == | |
− | < | + | SRP uses the freenode IRC network. '''freenode''', formerly known as '''Open Projects Network''', is a popular [[Wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat|IRC]] [[Wikipedia:computer network|network]] used to discuss peer-directed projects.<ref>Mutton, Paul. ''IRC Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools''. Cambridge: [[Wikipedia:O'Reilly Media]] 2004. ISBN 0-596-00687-X</ref> Their servers are all accessible from the [[Wikipedia:Domain name system|domain name]] [irc://chat.freenode.net chat.freenode.net], which sends the users to the server in rotation that is best able to accept new connections.<ref>[http://freenode.net/irc_servers.shtml About freenode: IRC Servers]</ref> freenode is the largest [[Wikipedia:free software|FOSS]] IRC network in existence, encompassing more than 50,000 users and 10,000 channels.<ref>[http://irc.netsplit.de/networks/details.php.en?net=freenode&submenu=weeks Network statistics over the last two weeks]</ref> |
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− | ' | + | To use the chat to its full extent, you may want to read freenode's documentation, especially the [http://freenode.net/faq.shtml freenode FAQ]. |
− | + | Please be advised that freenode is not affiliated with SRP. Therefore, your SRP login credentials will not work in the Chat. If you want to register your nickname with freenode, please use the [http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#userregistration commands laid out in the FAQ]. | |
− | + | == Instructions for connecting to #srp using various clients == | |
− | + | === Colloquy === | |
− | + | This is a basic tutorial showing you how to use Colloquy on a Mac to access the SRP IRC chat. | |
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− | === Colloquy | ||
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− | This is a basic tutorial showing you how to use Colloquy on a Mac to access the SRP IRC chat | ||
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+ | # Download the latest Colloquy [http://colloquy.info/downloads/colloquy-latest.zip here] and install it on your Mac. | ||
+ | # Run Colloquy for the first time. | ||
+ | # Follow the instructions below. | ||
<gallery caption="Using Colloquy" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | <gallery caption="Using Colloquy" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-01.jpg | Hit control-n to start a new connection. This will open up the following window. Type in your desired nickname (mine is AaronX obviously), the chat server to type in is irc.freenode.net and click the Remember this connection box. | Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-01.jpg | Hit control-n to start a new connection. This will open up the following window. Type in your desired nickname (mine is AaronX obviously), the chat server to type in is irc.freenode.net and click the Remember this connection box. | ||
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Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-04.jpg | Hit the Connect button and there you are but we are going to change a few more settings to make it more user friendly. | Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-04.jpg | Hit the Connect button and there you are but we are going to change a few more settings to make it more user friendly. | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-05.jpg | Hit Command-1 to bring up the connections window and right click on the irc.freenode.net entry we made in the directions above and select Get Info. This will bring up another window and click on the Automatic tab and click on the Connect on launch button. Feel free to close the window once you've done this. | Image:Using the SRP chat - aaronx-colloquy-05.jpg | Hit Command-1 to bring up the connections window and right click on the irc.freenode.net entry we made in the directions above and select Get Info. This will bring up another window and click on the Automatic tab and click on the Connect on launch button. Feel free to close the window once you've done this. | ||
− | </gallery> Now when you run Colloquy it will automatically log you into the SRP chat room. | + | </gallery> |
− | + | Now when you run Colloquy it will automatically log you into the SRP chat room. | |
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− | + | === irssi === | |
− | + | [http://irssi.org/ irssi] is the IRC client of choice for many Un*x users. It is small, highly extensible, and works [http://quadpoint.org/articles/irssi well with screen]. You might find [http://www.matthew.ath.cx/programs/irssiconfig IRSSI Config] useful: "This script will generate an irssi config file for you which will autoconncet to all your servers and channels on startup." | |
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<gallery caption="Using irssi" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | <gallery caption="Using irssi" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-irssi-01.png | Connect to the freenode network by saying: <tt>irssi -c irc.freenode.net</tt>. You will get a window like this. | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-irssi-01.png | Connect to the freenode network by saying: <tt>irssi -c irc.freenode.net</tt>. You will get a window like this. | ||
− | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-irssi-02.png | Say: <tt>/join | + | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-irssi-02.png | Say: <tt>/join #srp</tt> (to enter SRP's channel). You are in. |
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− | + | === ksirc === | |
− | + | KSirc is the default KDE IRC client. It supports scripting with Perl and has a lot of compatibility with mIrc for general use. The [http://docs.kde.org/development/ru/kdenetwork/ksirc/using-ksirc.html ksirc handbook] will get you started quickly. The commands needed to join <tt>#srp</tt> are below. | |
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− | === ksirc | ||
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− | KSirc is the default KDE IRC client. It supports scripting with Perl and has a lot of compatibility with mIrc for general use. The [http://docs.kde.org/development/ru/kdenetwork/ksirc/using-ksirc.html ksirc handbook] will get you started quickly. The commands needed to join <tt> | ||
<gallery caption="Using ksirc" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | <gallery caption="Using ksirc" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc1.png | Add a new server. | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc1.png | Add a new server. | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc2.png | Add freenode as your server and hit "connect". | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc2.png | Add freenode as your server and hit "connect". | ||
− | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc3.png | Join the SRP channel by saying: <tt>/join | + | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc3.png | Join the SRP channel by saying: <tt>/join #srp</tt>. |
Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc4.png | Get rewarded with lots of GUI IRC stuff. | Image:Using the SRP chat - beberlin-ksirc4.png | Get rewarded with lots of GUI IRC stuff. | ||
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− | + | === XChat === | |
− | + | This is a basic tutorial showing you how to use XChat on a PC to access the SRP IRC chat. | |
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+ | # Download the latest XChat [http://www.xchat.org/ here] and install it on your PC. | ||
+ | # Run XChat for the first time. | ||
+ | # The XChat: Network List window pops up. | ||
+ | # See picture 1 below: On this page, put in the Nick name you want to use (your SRP nickname), as well as filling in the Second and Third Choices. You may put in your given name in the Real name area. You can also select the "Skip network list on startup" option. | ||
+ | # In the "Networks" area, scroll down to FreeNode and click on it. Then click the "Edit..." button. | ||
+ | # The XChat: Edit FreeNode window pops up. See picture 2 below: On this page, select the "Auto connect to this network at startup" option, and beside "Favorite channels:" put in #srp. | ||
+ | # Click the "Close" button - closing the Edit FreeNode window. | ||
+ | # Click the "Connect" button - closing the Network List window and this should connect you to the chat! | ||
<gallery caption="Using XChat on Windows" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | <gallery caption="Using XChat on Windows" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - byront-xchat-01.jpg | On this page, put in the Nick name you want to use (your SRP nickname), as well as filling in the Second and Third Choices. You may put in your given name in the Real name area. You can also select the "Skip network list on startup" option. | Image:Using the SRP chat - byront-xchat-01.jpg | On this page, put in the Nick name you want to use (your SRP nickname), as well as filling in the Second and Third Choices. You may put in your given name in the Real name area. You can also select the "Skip network list on startup" option. | ||
− | Image:Using the SRP chat - byront-xchat-02.jpg | On this page, select the "Auto connect to this network at startup" option, and beside "Favorite channels:" put in | + | Image:Using the SRP chat - byront-xchat-02.jpg | On this page, select the "Auto connect to this network at startup" option, and beside "Favorite channels:" put in #srp. |
− | </gallery> Now when you run XChat it will automatically log you into the SRP chat room. | + | </gallery> |
− | + | Now when you run XChat it will automatically log you into the SRP chat room. | |
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− | #If you all ready use FireFox then all you have to do is go to [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16 https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16] and install the add on chatzilla. | + | === Chatzilla (Firefox) === |
− | #Once it is installed go to tools and Chatzilla will be one of the selections under "Tools." | + | # If you all ready use FireFox then all you have to do is go to [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16 https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16] and install the add on chatzilla. |
− | #Click on "freenode". | + | # Once it is installed go to tools and Chatzilla will be one of the selections under "Tools." |
− | #Change your nickname: type "''/nick nickname''". | + | # Click on "freenode". |
− | #It will ask you to register your nickname to do that, type "''/msg nickserv register | + | # Change your nickname: type "''/nick nickname''". |
− | #You will have to reply to the email that gets send to you. Once registered, every time you log in, you will have to type "''/msg nickserv identify mypassword''" (or you can configure the auto-perform to do this for you.) | + | # It will ask you to register your nickname to do that, type "''/msg nickserv register <your-password> <your-email>''" just like this "''/msg nickserv register mypassword [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]''" |
− | #Type "''/join | + | # You will have to reply to the email that gets send to you. Once registered, every time you log in, you will have to type "''/msg nickserv identify mypassword''" (or you can configure the auto-perform to do this for you.) |
+ | # Type "''/join #srp''" - and then on the #srp tab that pops up, right-click and choose "Open This Channel At Startup". | ||
<gallery caption="Using Firefox with Chatzilla" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | <gallery caption="Using Firefox with Chatzilla" widths="350px" heights="300px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Using the SRP chat - rayd-chatzilla.jpg | Image:Using the SRP chat - rayd-chatzilla.jpg | ||
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− | + | == References == | |
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