IRC: Internet Relay Chat

mIRC, Colloquy, X-Chat, oh my! What the heck is IRC and why do all the Drupal people use it??

Learn how to participate with the Drupal community in real time through Internet Relay Chat. IRC is a client/server chat system widely adapted by the Drupal users all over the world. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, people are helping each another solve problems.

The Drupal IRC channels are vital for connecting the community. Not only are they a great way to get fast, effective support, but they allow users to learn more and to get involved.

Topics:
*Downloading an IRC client
*Connecting to a server
*Registering a nickname
*Channels/chat rooms
*Chatting standards
*Client commands/short-cuts
*Asking for support
*Providing support

This session is geared towards new users. If you are new to Drupal and not familiar with IRC, yes, you should attend this session.