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Re: [LUG] DCGLUG online meeting tomorrow

 
On 22/08/2020 11:46, Sebastian wrote:
> Dear Eion,
> 
>> PS I have never used Freenode's #DCGLUG channel, as i do not know how
>> to use it.
>>
>> Last time I used a "bulletin board" was in 2400 baud days on a dial up
>> modem
>>
>> Instructions to the use of the Freenode  channel would be welcomed.
> 
> Instructions coming up :)
> 
> There are many different clients to connect to Freenode with. You can
> use Freenode's 'Webchat' in a browser without installing anything:
> 
> 1: go to https://webchat.freenode.net/
> 
> 2: make up a nickname and put this in 'nick'. It won't like it if
> someone already has it so it's easier just to make a more complicated
> one and simplify it once you know you're in.
> 
> 3: enter #DCGLUG into 'channel'
> 
> 4: complete the CAPTCHA and click 'Start'
> 
> Now you can type messages into the box at the bottom and press enter to
> post them!
> 
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Alternatively, here are instructions for Weechat, a command line client.
> This is what I use.
> 
> 1: install weechat using your package manager (apt-get for you, I think?)
> 
> 2: Enter these commands (you have to press enter after each command like
> an ordinary shell prompt)
> 
> ---1: /server add freenode chat.freenode.net
> 
> ---2: /connect freenode
> 
> ---3: /nick -insert nickname here-
> 
> ---4: /join #DCGLUG
> 
> Tada! You should now be able to post to the channel by typing a message
> and pressing enter. In case this doesn't work, try pressing control-n to
> change buffer until you see the DCGLUG 'topic' message.
> 
> There's also Polari, HexChat, irrsi and quite a few other clients but
> much of these instructions overlap.
> 
> If you have any trouble I'd be happy to help during the DCGLUG Jitsi
> meeting! Looking forward to seeing you there.
> 
> Best wishes, Sebastian
> Freenode: 'seabass'
> 

There are instructions under Tutorials on the dcglug site
http://www.dcglug.org.uk/

Hope this helps

Paul


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