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All [[Appropedia policy|Appropedia's policies and guidelines apply]], in particular: | All [[Appropedia policy|Appropedia's policies and guidelines apply]], in particular: | ||
* Be civil, cooperative and helpful - even if you strongly disagree with someone. | * Be civil, cooperative and helpful - even if you strongly disagree with someone. The Appropedia community is very friendly, but there may still be a time when we need to read Freenode's [http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml Channel Guidelines], and remember to [http://freenode.net/catalysts.shtml be a catalyst] for better understanding. | ||
* All the obvious stuff - no spam etc. | * All the obvious stuff - no spam etc. And you never know when you're talking to a 12 year old, so keep it "family friendly." | ||
== Using IRC == | == Using IRC == | ||
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* [irc://irc.freenode.net/appropedia Appropedia channel on Freenode] - Clinking this will launch if your browser knows what your IRC client is. | * [irc://irc.freenode.net/appropedia Appropedia channel on Freenode] - Clinking this will launch if your browser knows what your IRC client is. | ||
Web interface - this is easiest, but some people have problems. It may put a load on your browser.: | |||
* [http://java.freenode.net/ Freenode Java applet] - enter channel '''appropedia''' and your username, or | * [http://java.freenode.net/ Freenode Java applet] - enter channel '''appropedia''' and your username, or | ||
* [http://www.mibbit.com/chat/ Mibbit] - select server '''freenode''' then channel '''appropedia''' and your username | * [http://www.mibbit.com/chat/ Mibbit] - select server '''freenode''' then channel '''appropedia''' and your username | ||
Clients - run IRC in a separate program on your computer. | |||
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16 Chatzilla] extension for Firefox and other Mozilla browsers. (cross-platform, works well). The Opera browser (proprietary but free of charge) includes IRC capability. | |||
* In Linux, xChat is a simple client. Heavy but easy options include Konversation and Pidgin. Irssi is extremely light and runs from the command line, but is confusing for those with limited experience. | |||
* In Windows, Trillian and Pidgin let you use IRC and several other kinds of chat. Geekier versions include xChat and even the command line Irssi. | |||
* In MacOSX, Pidgin, xChat and Irssi are available. | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Comparison of instant messaging clients]] | |||
== Making it happen == | == Making it happen == | ||
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Let's say 3 people to commit as a starting point - then there's a good chance of at least 2 being online at the same time, and of a random visitor finding one of us there. Sign up here, if you want to be a committed IRC member: | Let's say 3 people to commit as a starting point - then there's a good chance of at least 2 being online at the same time, and of a random visitor finding one of us there. Sign up here, if you want to be a committed IRC member: | ||
* {{User|Chriswaterguy}} - I have configured my IRC program (Xchat) to run whenever the computer is on, and to beep every time someone posts in the channel. So there's a good chance I'll hear you if say hi while I'm there. | * {{User|Chriswaterguy}} - I have configured my IRC program (Xchat) to run whenever the computer is on, and to beep every time someone posts in the channel. So there's a good chance I'll hear you if say hi while I'm there. | ||
== Administration == | |||
* The #appropedia channel is registered to [[User:Chriswaterguy|Chriswaterguy]]. | |||
* Guard is set, with command <tt>/msg chanserv set #appropedia guard on</tt> - does this need to be done each time? | |||
* For reference, Freenode pages on: | |||
** [http://freenode.net/philosophy.shtml Philosophy] - includes "Community members benefit from better access to each other". Note the easy access to other projects within freenode, generally with obvious names, e.g. #mediawiki, #wikipedia, #php, #olpc #olpc-content, ##php. The double "##" signifies an unofficial channel. Also "Communication and coordination skills are important to community projects". Several more points - nothing surprising from an Appropedia perspective. | |||
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[[Category:Contributor tools]] | [[Category:Contributor tools]] | ||
[[Category:Appropedia community]] | [[Category:Appropedia community]] | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 11 October 2010
The Appropedia IRC (Internet Relay ChatW) channel is occasionally used.
IRC is an older internet technology (Internet Relay Chat IRC), but anyone can join, and it lets us interact with each other in real time. We like that.
Channel guidelines
All Appropedia's policies and guidelines apply, in particular:
- Be civil, cooperative and helpful - even if you strongly disagree with someone. The Appropedia community is very friendly, but there may still be a time when we need to read Freenode's Channel Guidelines, and remember to be a catalyst for better understanding.
- All the obvious stuff - no spam etc. And you never know when you're talking to a 12 year old, so keep it "family friendly."
Using IRC
- Appropedia channel on Freenode - Clinking this will launch if your browser knows what your IRC client is.
Web interface - this is easiest, but some people have problems. It may put a load on your browser.:
- Freenode Java applet - enter channel appropedia and your username, or
- Mibbit - select server freenode then channel appropedia and your username
Clients - run IRC in a separate program on your computer.
- Chatzilla extension for Firefox and other Mozilla browsers. (cross-platform, works well). The Opera browser (proprietary but free of charge) includes IRC capability.
- In Linux, xChat is a simple client. Heavy but easy options include Konversation and Pidgin. Irssi is extremely light and runs from the command line, but is confusing for those with limited experience.
- In Windows, Trillian and Pidgin let you use IRC and several other kinds of chat. Geekier versions include xChat and even the command line Irssi.
- In MacOSX, Pidgin, xChat and Irssi are available.
- Wikipedia:Comparison of instant messaging clients
Making it happen
This could be a useful community resource, if a number of Appropedians are able to find IRC clients that they like and are happy to run full time, and that optionally alert the user to any activity on the channel.
Let's say 3 people to commit as a starting point - then there's a good chance of at least 2 being online at the same time, and of a random visitor finding one of us there. Sign up here, if you want to be a committed IRC member:
- Chriswaterguy (talk · contribs) - I have configured my IRC program (Xchat) to run whenever the computer is on, and to beep every time someone posts in the channel. So there's a good chance I'll hear you if say hi while I'm there.
Administration
- The #appropedia channel is registered to Chriswaterguy.
- Guard is set, with command /msg chanserv set #appropedia guard on - does this need to be done each time?
- For reference, Freenode pages on:
- Philosophy - includes "Community members benefit from better access to each other". Note the easy access to other projects within freenode, generally with obvious names, e.g. #mediawiki, #wikipedia, #php, #olpc #olpc-content, ##php. The double "##" signifies an unofficial channel. Also "Communication and coordination skills are important to community projects". Several more points - nothing surprising from an Appropedia perspective.