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| − | + | = Ways of Connecting onto IRC = | |
| − | Server: irc.utonet.org | + | '''Server:''' irc.utonet.org |
| − | Port(s): 6667, 7000, 9056 | + | '''Port(s):''' 6667, 7000, 9056 |
| − | Java Chat | + | == 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. | 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. | The main problem is that it is blocked in several places where you don't have installation privileges. | ||
| − | + | * [http://utimes.org/pjirc uTimes Java Chat] | |
| − | + | * [http://www.utonet.org/chat.php UtoNet Java Chat] | |
| − | + | * [http://www.utopiatemple.com/javachat.php UtopiaTemple Java Chat] | |
| − | IRC@Work or IRC@School | + | |
| + | == IRC@Work or IRC@School == | ||
IRC access blocked at school or work? Or you do not have administrative rights to install java and connect via a Javachat client? Try one of the more popular CGI-IRCs available below: | IRC access blocked at school or work? Or you do not have administrative rights to install java and connect via a Javachat client? Try one of the more popular CGI-IRCs available below: | ||
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Of course, you can google for other CGI IRCs that allow you access- try using the keywords CGI IRC utonet. | Of course, 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 | + | |
| + | == Connecting to UtoNet via an mIRC Client == | ||
In general, it is easiest to get onto IRC using an mIRC client. This may be downloaded here. Unfortunately, mIRC.exe does not work on Macs and such (unless you have Wine or a Windows Platform installed). If you are using a Macintosh system, you can try alternative client programs such as IRCle. Other clients that may be used also include Xchat. | In general, it is easiest to get onto IRC using an mIRC client. This may be downloaded here. Unfortunately, mIRC.exe does not work on Macs and such (unless you have Wine or a Windows Platform installed). If you are using a Macintosh system, you can try alternative client programs such as IRCle. Other clients that may be used also include Xchat. | ||
Revision as of 01:14, 19 June 2009
So you ask,
Contents
Ways of Connecting onto IRC
Server: irc.utonet.org Port(s): 6667, 7000, 9056
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.
IRC@Work or IRC@School
IRC access blocked at school or work? Or you do not have administrative rights to install java and connect via a Javachat client? Try one of the more popular CGI-IRCs available below:
Mibbit
IRC@School
Of course, 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
In general, it is easiest to get onto IRC using an mIRC client. This may be downloaded here. Unfortunately, mIRC.exe does not work on Macs and such (unless you have Wine or a Windows Platform installed). If you are using a Macintosh system, you can try alternative client programs such as IRCle. Other clients that may be used also include Xchat.
* Run mIRC. 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.
* Go to the Servers section and click the Add button. Fill in the form like so:
Description: UtoNet
IRC Server: irc.utonet.org
Ports: 6667
Group: UtoNet
* Add
* Choose UtoNet on the IRC Servers list
* Select
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.
Connect to Server (Upon connecting, your Firewall may ask you to unblock mIRC).
On the command line, type /j #xxxx
