Computers for Communities can also be reached using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). IRC is like a chat room, where people can communicate in real time.

Web Based Chat

The easiest way to join us on IRC is through our custom web-based application. We use a service called Mibbit. To join us online, please follow this link.

Networks

freenode.net hosts a series of IRC servers for not-for-profit organizations, social projects and open source software projects. This is a good entry point to get to the FGO IRC channel.

irc.ubuntu.com is another entry point to the FreeNode network.

Channels

We use the #com4com channel for discussion around the future of the Ottawa chapter of Computers for Communities.

To join, use the following command starting with the forward slash in your IRC client:

/join #com4com

Check our calendar of events to see when the next IRC gathering is.

IRC Clients

To access the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network, you need to use a small program called a client. You have to download the client and install it on your machine. Here are some resources.

Cross Platform

These clients should work on Windows, Linux or Mac:

• Pidgin Instant Messenger

Windows

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Linux

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Mac

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More Information

If you are new to the concept of Internet Relay Chat (IRC) then try these out:

• IRC Tutorial
• IRC Primer
• FreeNode FAQ
• Irchelp.org

Nicknames

For information on registering your nick name on the freenode network please follow this link.