wiki:Chat_with_developers

IRC

Developers and other users are available for instant chat on IRC.

Details

Network
freenode.net
Server
irc.freenode.net
Room
#exe

We recommend you use IRC client software running on your computer. If that is not convenient, we do have a web-based client that will let you chat with a standard web browser.

How to get an IRC client

Download either:

XChat or gaim (for Windows).

Below are instructions for setting up xchat to talk on our channel.

XChat setup

  1. X-Chat (Menu), Server List
  2. Find Freenode in the list
  3. Connect
  4. Type: /join #exe

Gaim Setup

  1. Tools (Menu), Accounts
  2. Add
  3. Settings:
Protocol
IRC
Screen Name
(Choose a name for your self)
Server
irc.freenode.net
Auto Logon
Tick
  1. Save
  2. Buddies (menu)
  3. Join a chat
  4. Settings:
Account
yourname@… (IRC)
Channel
#exe
  1. Join