#ruslug - The RUSLUG IRC Channel
What's IRC
IRC is short for Internet Relay Chat. It is a text-based protocol designed for sending and recieving messages in real time. It has a feel similiar to instant messaging, except that it is designed for group participation and discussion rather than one on one conversation. RUSLUG in particular usually has about 15 to 20 people in the #ruslug IRC channel at any given time. Though many people have have clients logged in the chatroom, most not actively paying attention. Still, the #ruslug channel is a great resource for getting Linux help, especially if you ask a [smart question]. You might have to wait for a little while for an answer, just hang in the channel for a half hour.
How do I use it
STUB: Explain clients, servers and channels.
STUB: Describe basic IRC commands and point to a List_of_IRC_commands good reference
STUB: Explain registration of nick's on Freenode
IRC Clients
MacOS
Linux
Windows
mIRC
Web Client
If you'd rather not install an IRC client right now, RUSLUG provides a web-based client on our server.
Open the following web page, enter a nickname, and you'll be taken straight to our channel:
http://ruslug.rutgers.edu/cgiirc
Log-on information:
Server: irc.freenode.net Channel: #ruslug