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How to use '''IRC''' to get connected with others in the Mozilla project is shown on this page. | |||
Also frequently used IRC channels with descriptions of their general purpose are listed. And some instructions for the non-technical folks on how they can join an IRC chat are given. | |||
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===Pick an IRC client=== | ===Pick an IRC client=== | ||
There are several ways to participate in IRC and here are a some options | There are several ways to participate in IRC and here are a some common options. | ||
* [http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit]: web-based chat client. | * [http://mibbit.com/ Mibbit]: web-based chat client. | ||
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* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ Chatzilla] is an add-on for Firefox; it comes built-in with SeaMonkey. You can also install it [http://chatzilla.rdmsoft.com/xulrunner/ standalone]. | * [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ Chatzilla] is an add-on for Firefox; it comes built-in with SeaMonkey. You can also install it [http://chatzilla.rdmsoft.com/xulrunner/ standalone]. | ||
* [http://konversation.kde.org/ Konversation] is a | * [http://konversation.kde.org/ Konversation] is a client for Linux, you can probably get it as a package from your distribution. Its look and feel is similar to that of ChatZilla while being built on [http://www.kde.org/ KDE]. | ||
* [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy] | * [http://colloquy.info/ Colloquy] is a Mac client with a nice looking interface. It also has a mobile client for iPad/iPhone/iTouch. | ||
* [http://limechat.net/mac/ Limechat] is a cross-platform IRC client by Satoshi Nakagawa. Warning: main site is in Japanese, this is not just for Mac, there are [http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA022249/files/lime218.exe Windows] and [http://limechat.net/iphone/ iOS] versions as well. A number of people have happily switched from Colloquy to Limechat. | * [http://limechat.net/mac/ Limechat] is a cross-platform IRC client by Satoshi Nakagawa. Warning: main site is in Japanese, this is not just for Mac, there are [http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA022249/files/lime218.exe Windows] and [http://limechat.net/iphone/ iOS] versions as well. A number of people have happily switched from Colloquy to Limechat. | ||
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* [https://www.irccloud.com/ IRCCloud] is a great IRC app that is compatible with Android phones, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5. Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later. It has both a free and a paid option. | * [https://www.irccloud.com/ IRCCloud] is a great IRC app that is compatible with Android phones, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5. Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later. It has both a free and a paid option. | ||
See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_IRC_clients Comparison of IRC clients] at Wikipedia. | |||
===Connect to the Mozilla IRC server=== | ===Connect to the Mozilla IRC server=== | ||
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* enter a nickname for yourself, then click GO (no channel needed at first, but you can put one in if you know where you're going) | * enter a nickname for yourself, then click GO (no channel needed at first, but you can put one in if you know where you're going) | ||
* look for a "Mozilla" tab right under the Mibbit logo and click on it (it doesn't come to the front automatically for some reason) | * look for a "Mozilla" tab right under the Mibbit logo and click on it (it doesn't come to the front automatically for some reason) | ||
[[File:mibbit_connection.png]] | [[File:mibbit_connection.png|400px]] | ||
====Colloquy==== | ====Colloquy==== | ||
Set up a connection as per the screenshot and hit 'connect': | Set up a connection as per the screenshot and hit 'connect': | ||
[[File:create_connection_colloquy.png]] | [[File:create_connection_colloquy.png|400px]] | ||
For those of you who have turned pictures off, the settings are: | For those of you who have turned pictures off, the settings are: | ||
Nickname: | Nickname: Your_IRC_nickname | ||
Server Protocol: IRC | Server Protocol: IRC | ||
Chat Server: irc.mozilla.org | Chat Server: irc.mozilla.org | ||
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Chat Server Port: 6697 | Chat Server Port: 6697 | ||
Chat Server Port for users of [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=716814 mobile carriers that block IRC (e.g. Verizon)] : 8443 | Chat Server Port for users of [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=716814 mobile carriers that block IRC (e.g. Verizon)] : 8443 | ||
SSL Connection: Checked | SSL Connection: Checked | ||
Username: | Username: Your_IRC_nickname | ||
Server Password: [blank] | Server Password: [blank] | ||
Real Name: Lukas Blakk | Real Name: Lukas Blakk | ||
====Chatzilla ==== | ====Chatzilla ==== | ||
Use the /networks command to display the list of | Use the <tt>/networks</tt> command to display the list of predefined IRC networks. Click on <tt>moznet</tt> in the list. | ||
[[File:chatzilla_networks.png]] | [[File:chatzilla_networks.png|400px]] | ||
====Andchat ==== | ====Andchat ==== | ||
[[File:Andchat-mozilla-irc-setup.png|240px|right]] | |||
* Name : Mozilla | * Name : Mozilla | ||
* Address : <b>irc.mozilla.org</b> | * Address : <b>irc.mozilla.org</b> | ||
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** The normal port value is <b>6697</b> | ** The normal port value is <b>6697</b> | ||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=716814 Some mobile carriers (like Verizon)] block all common IRC ports. If this affects you, use port <b>8443</b> instead | ** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=716814 Some mobile carriers (like Verizon)] block all common IRC ports. If this affects you, use port <b>8443</b> instead | ||
* SSL : <b>checked</b> | * SSL : <b>checked</b> | ||
* Nick 1 : | * Nick 1 : Your_IRC_nickname | ||
NOTE : In 2012, Verizon blocked all access to irc.mozilla.org over cellular connections. Any connection attempts now get a 504 Gateway Timeout | |||
=== Nicknames === | === Nicknames === | ||
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====Project Channels==== | ====Project Channels==== | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/firefox #firefox] - Firefox project discussion and end-user help | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/firefox #firefox] - Firefox project discussion and end-user help. ''Another official #firefox channel is maintained on the [irc://irc.freenode.net/firefox Freenode] network) | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/accessibility #accessibility] - Discussion about accessibility in Mozilla applications - developers and end users welcome | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/accessibility #accessibility] - Discussion about accessibility in Mozilla applications - developers and end users welcome | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/addons #addons] - End user support for add-ons, extensions, and themes | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/addons #addons] - End user support for add-ons, extensions, and themes | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/amo-editors #amo-editors] - Support for add-on reviews and the addons.mozilla.org website | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/amo-editors #amo-editors] - Support for add-on reviews and the addons.mozilla.org website | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/bugzilla #bugzilla] - Bugzilla project discussion | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/bugzilla #bugzilla] - Bugzilla project discussion | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/calendar #calendar] - Lightning | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/calendar #calendar] - Calendar project and Lightning. ''This addon is for Thunderbird and SeaMonkey while the freestanding Sunbird isn't actively developed.'' | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/camino #camino] - Camino browser for Mac OS X | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/camino #camino] - Camino browser for Mac OS X | ||
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org/chatzilla #chatzilla] - Discussion about ChatZilla, the IRC client extension | * [irc://irc.mozilla.org/chatzilla #chatzilla] - Discussion about ChatZilla, the IRC client extension |