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An unofficial Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel for OpenSonic collaboration is located on [http://freenode.net/ FreeNode], channel '''#opensonic'''.  Information about this channel and how to connect can be found in this article.
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An unofficial Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel for Open Surge collaboration is located on [http://freenode.net/ FreeNode], channel '''##opensonic'''.  Information about this channel and how to connect can be found in this article.
  
 
If you are looking for a specific server to connect to, you'll have to find out the closest ''FreeNode'' server to your area.  Search the internet for more information.
 
If you are looking for a specific server to connect to, you'll have to find out the closest ''FreeNode'' server to your area.  Search the internet for more information.
  
 
== Purpose ==
 
== Purpose ==
Collaboration is best undertaken on the [http://opensnc.sourceforge.net/forum/index.php OpenSonic Forum].  There, people from several time zones are given enough opportunity to read and join in a discussion.  However, at times an issue needs to be discussed without delay, typically between only two or three people.  For these times an IRC channel can be useful.
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Collaboration is best undertaken on the [http://opensnc.sourceforge.net/forum/index.php Community Forums].  There, people from several time zones are given enough opportunity to read and join in a discussion.  However, at times an issue needs to be discussed without delay, typically between only two or three people.  For these times an IRC channel can be useful.
  
 
When discussing something on IRC, take care not to make decisions that would affect those not present in the channel.  It is best to move certain topics back into the forum if they are going in this direction.  
 
When discussing something on IRC, take care not to make decisions that would affect those not present in the channel.  It is best to move certain topics back into the forum if they are going in this direction.  
  
 
== Questions and Answers ==
 
== Questions and Answers ==
If you do not find an answer to your question here, ask over at the [http://opensnc.sourceforge.net/forum/index.php OpenSonic Forum].
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If you do not find an answer to your question here, ask over at the [http://opensnc.sourceforge.net/forum/index.php Community Forums].
  
 
===What is IRC?===
 
===What is IRC?===
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  server: niven.freenode.net  '''<-- find this on http://freenode.net'''
 
  server: niven.freenode.net  '''<-- find this on http://freenode.net'''
 
  port: 6667                  '''<-- this comes with the server info'''
 
  port: 6667                  '''<-- this comes with the server info'''
  nickname: sonicfan           '''<-- you pick this'''
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===What is FreeNode?===
 
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The downside is there is no record to search for those looking to self-help.  For this reason, particularly interesting problem solves should be logged in the forum.
 
The downside is there is no record to search for those looking to self-help.  For this reason, particularly interesting problem solves should be logged in the forum.
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Latest revision as of 18:28, 25 February 2012

This section is deprecated due to newer versions. We ask that you don't use the information provided in this section, but read up on the most recent information available on this wiki or in the forum.

An unofficial Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel for Open Surge collaboration is located on FreeNode, channel ##opensonic. Information about this channel and how to connect can be found in this article.

If you are looking for a specific server to connect to, you'll have to find out the closest FreeNode server to your area. Search the internet for more information.

Purpose

Collaboration is best undertaken on the Community Forums. There, people from several time zones are given enough opportunity to read and join in a discussion. However, at times an issue needs to be discussed without delay, typically between only two or three people. For these times an IRC channel can be useful.

When discussing something on IRC, take care not to make decisions that would affect those not present in the channel. It is best to move certain topics back into the forum if they are going in this direction.

Questions and Answers

If you do not find an answer to your question here, ask over at the Community Forums.

What is IRC?

Internet Relay Chat is an old chat protocol still in use today thanks to standards. You need a client program, except instead of connecting to proprietary servers you must choose which server to connect to. Just being on IRC is not enough to chat with someone else on IRC, both of you must be connected to a server on the same network; there are a large number of servers and networks out there.

How do I get on IRC?

WikiPedia has an article on IRC Clients which may help. Basically you need a server/port and a channel. Also you'll want to pick an nickname for yourself. Install the client you choose (hopefully a free one) and then tell it to connect to a FreeNode server. The credentials look like this:

server: niven.freenode.net   <-- find this on http://freenode.net
port: 6667                   <-- this comes with the server info
nickname: surgefan           <-- you pick this

What is FreeNode?

FreeNode is a network of several IRC servers. You can find a FreeNode server close to you by going to their website. They also have a webchat if you don't want to download a client.

Nobody is answering my question?

Patience! IRC is like a forum; some people are not sitting right in front of their screen. Give them time to show up and answer. When they do, you may just be lucky enough to be sitting there to dialogue. IRC conversations can take hours or days to complete.

What is the benefit over the forum then?

Immediate responses in many cases, and only slightly delayed responses in others. Also if you happen to be sitting there when a response comes in you can dialog with the person helping you without delay. There are other benefits.

The downside is there is no record to search for those looking to self-help. For this reason, particularly interesting problem solves should be logged in the forum.