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You can google for other CGI IRCs that allow you access- try using the keywords ''CGI'', ''IRC'', ''utonet''.
 
You can google for other CGI IRCs that allow you access- try using the keywords ''CGI'', ''IRC'', ''utonet''.
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===IRC Client (Windows)===
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| '''mIRC'''
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|# Run [[mIRC]] ([http://www.mirc.com/get.html 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.
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|# Go to the [[UtoNet|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
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|# Choose [[UtoNet]] on the IRC Servers list
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|# 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.
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|# Connect to Server (Upon connecting, your Firewall may ask you to unblock mIRC).
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|# On the command line, type /j #xxxx
 
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|# Run [[mIRC]] ([http://www.mirc.com/get.html 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.
 
|# Run [[mIRC]] ([http://www.mirc.com/get.html 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.
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|# Go to the [[UtoNet|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
 
|# Go to the [[UtoNet|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
 
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|# 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.
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|# Connect to Server (Upon connecting, your Firewall may ask you to unblock mIRC).
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|# On the command line, type /j #xxxx
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===IRC Client (Mac)===
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|# Run [[mIRC]] ([http://www.mirc.com/get.html 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.
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|# Go to the [[UtoNet|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
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* [[MIRC|Customizing your mIRC]]
 
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= External Links =
 
= External Links =
 
# http://www.mirc.com mIRC: Internet Relay Chat Client  
 
# http://www.mirc.com mIRC: Internet Relay Chat Client  
 
# http://www.utonet.org UtoNet official website
 
# http://www.utonet.org UtoNet official website

Revision as of 07:21, 25 June 2009

What is IRC?

IRC is an acronym for Internet Relay Chat. IRC was developed by Jarkko "WiZ" Oikarinen at the University of Oulu, in Finland. IRC is the oldest chat protocol in wide use today. The first IRC network, IRCNet, spawned Eris Free Net (EfNet), which led to thousands of other networks. IRC is an effective way of communicating with people anywhere on the globe.

Why IRC?

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Server Details

The server used by most is UtoNet. Please ensure you read the UtoNet page especially paying attention to the rules of what is tolerated in the network. 

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

Ways of Connecting

Java Chat

JAVA IRC
PROS CONS
  • User Friendly Interface as compared to most CGI-IRCs
  • Quick and Easy to connect onto IRC
  • Requires you to load Javascript; in some places this means you require administrative/installation privileges.
JAVA IRC LINKS


IRC@Work or IRC@School

CGI IRC
PROS CONS
  • User Friendly Interface as compared to other CGI-IRCs
  • Do not require you to install any programs
IRC@Work & 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 IRC Client

IRC Clients
PROS CONS
  • Requires installation of a client program.

IRC Client (Windows)

mIRC
# 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.
# 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
* 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
Chatzilla (Firefox Add-On)
# 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.
# 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
* 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

IRC Client (Mac)

XChat
# 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.
# 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
* 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


See Also


External Links

  1. http://www.mirc.com mIRC: Internet Relay Chat Client
  2. http://www.utonet.org UtoNet official website
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