Revision as of 03:02, 21 June 2009

Why IRC?

So you ask,

Server Details

   Server: irc.utonet.org
   Port(s): 6667, 7000, 9056

Ways of Connecting

Java Chat

Java IRCs give a more user friendly interface as compared to CGI IRCs. It is probably the fastest way to get on IRC where you cannot install an irc client, and it has a decent interface.

The main problem is that it is blocked in several places where you don't have installation privileges.

• uTimes Java Chat
• UtoNet Java Chat
• UtopiaTemple Java Chat

IRC@Work or IRC@School

If you're at school or work, and you find that your access to IRC is blocked or you do not have administrative rights to install Java and hence connect through a Java Chat Client, try one of the more popular CGI-IRCs available below:

• Mibbit
• IRC@School

You can google for other CGI IRCs that allow you access- try using the keywords CGI, IRC, utonet.

Connecting to UtoNet via an mIRC Client

Easiest Way to get onto the IRC Server

Your IRC experience may be customized

Using a client on Windows

1. Run mIRC (download link here). Press Continue when a box asking you to register appears. mIRC remains free to use even after it "expires". You'll just need to wait a little while before the "Continue" option is available. An mIRC Options box should appear.
2. Go to the Servers section and click the Add button. Fill in the form with Description UtoNet, IRC Server irc.utonet.org, Ports 6667, 7000, 9056 and Group UtoNet
3. Add
4. Choose UtoNet on the IRC Servers list
5. Select
6. This should bring you to the Connection dialogue. None of the fields really matter except the Nickname field. This is what people will know you as online.
7. Connect to Server (Upon connecting, your Firewall may ask you to unblock mIRC).
8. On the command line, type /j #xxxx

Using a client on Mac

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Some Channels

A Word of Caution

Customizing your IRC experience