tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post4219639146262406033..comments2023-07-13T15:21:56.218+03:00Comments on Echoes: An Introduction to IRC on Linux for BeginnersCraciun Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03828173788831953470noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-20548991010423473442008-07-14T23:36:00.000+03:002008-07-14T23:36:00.000+03:00/connect and /server do *not* do the same thing!If.../connect and /server do *not* do the same thing!<BR/><BR/>If you are already connected to one server and you /server another, you disconnect from the first and are switched to the second. If you are connected to a server and then /connect another, you are then signed into *both* servers.Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695808411116664337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-54810766862838406572008-07-09T01:37:00.000+03:002008-07-09T01:37:00.000+03:00@kragil. While it's not mandatory on almost all n...@kragil. While it's not mandatory on almost all networks that you don't authenticate or register your name (nick) on some of the larger ones like DALnet and Undernet will often check on new nicks they see with a /WHOIS. <BR/><BR/>The idea here is to stop spammers and related types.<BR/><BR/>Where I op if you're neither registered or logged in (authenticated) I'll often message you to ask you some questions. Often to determine of you're a bot or something similarly unwanted.<BR/><BR/>It's also a good security measure for you.<BR/><BR/>ttfn<BR/><BR/>JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-25045745684133131862008-07-08T18:42:00.000+03:002008-07-08T18:42:00.000+03:00@Kragil, usually when your nickname is already use...@Kragil, usually when your nickname is already used the client will switch automatically to the second alternative (if available, see in your client's options, for example in XChat it's in <I>XChat -> Network List</I>). If not, then you can change your nick manually using /nick new_nickname or just fill in the fields in options and connect again. As for authentication, it's not mandatory, but on several networks like Freenode or OFTC it's recommended to register your nick. Just choose a nickname which is not already in use or registered and type <I>/msg nickserv identify password email</I>.<BR/><BR/>@Garoth, thanks. Chances are in the near future I'll make a much comprehensive guide, with a little more explanation and eventually include basic instructions for more clients (either editing this post or creating a new one).Craciun Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828173788831953470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-86558320514911779212008-07-08T18:25:00.000+03:002008-07-08T18:25:00.000+03:00Good article, thank you much. I'll bookmark this f...Good article, thank you much. I'll bookmark this for sending to people wanting to learn IRC.Garothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692787872878771004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-25107817102425323802008-07-08T17:45:00.000+03:002008-07-08T17:45:00.000+03:00My problem was that my name was used and I had to ...My problem was that my name was used and I had to authenticate or something .. I hoped you would explain how to do that sanely :(Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10566325100945295105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-36840494309501530172008-07-08T15:35:00.000+03:002008-07-08T15:35:00.000+03:00For newbies like me, lostirc (http://lostirc.sourc...For newbies like me, lostirc (http://lostirc.sourceforge.net/) is the best: simple, fast, lightweight - gets the job done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-44460249618348591502008-07-08T06:20:00.000+03:002008-07-08T06:20:00.000+03:00There is, just at the end of the article, where I ...There is, just at the end of the article, where I listed several others clients. I know, there are probably 10 other, or maybe 20, but those are the only ones I used and cared to mention.Craciun Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828173788831953470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-2979598654016514992008-07-08T06:17:00.000+03:002008-07-08T06:17:00.000+03:00ummm why is there no mention of Pidgin at all ?ummm why is there no mention of Pidgin at all ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568130245619806374.post-34160083459509791612008-07-08T03:49:00.000+03:002008-07-08T03:49:00.000+03:00In my opinion, Chatzilla is the easiest. Since it ...In my opinion, Chatzilla is the easiest. Since it is integrated into Seamonkey and is available as a Firefox plug-in, you can enter a channel just by clicking a link. an excellent IRC Quickstart using Chatzilla is available at <BR/><BR/>http://www.gslug.org/index.php/IRC_QuickstartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com