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[[File:Bauhaus.fm IRC log in Opera.png|thumb|IRC in Opera]] | [[File:Bauhaus.fm IRC log in Opera.png|thumb|IRC in Opera]] | ||
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a simple chat system. To join an IRC you connect | Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a simple chat system. To join an IRC you'll connect to an IRC-Server using your IRC-client. This page will explain how to quickly join an IRC and change your username. If you want to know a bit more about IRC read the [[wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat]] page. | ||
=== IRC Clients === | === IRC Clients === | ||
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== How to connect to an IRC with Opera == | == How to connect to an IRC with Opera == | ||
To connect to a IRC you need to know the servers address and the name of the chatroom. In this example we'll use the server '''freenode.net''' and the room '''#maschinenraum''' chatrooms are typically indicated by the # symbol. | To connect to a IRC you need to know the servers address and the name of the chatroom. In this example we'll use the server '''freenode.net''' and the room '''#maschinenraum''' chatrooms are typically indicated by the # symbol. | ||
# Install Opera | # Install Opera | ||
# Go to Menue → Extras → Email and chat accounts → Add account... → Chat (IRC) → Select username / email / nickname | # Go to Menue → Extras → Email and chat accounts → Add account... → Chat (IRC) → Select username / email / nickname | ||
== Useful IRC commands == | == Useful IRC commands == |