getting started with IRC. I have some questions.
reddit / irc

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philippians_2-3 · 2023-06-08 01:20

recently found an interest in IRC and I'm looking for a client. I
checked the link on the sidebar which lists many options but they are
too many and its hard to chose one.

can anyone recommend a client? it must be free and open source
software, be very lightweight, have a GUI and not browser based.

also, where can I find a list of channels to join? is there some sort
of list with many IRC channels sorted by topic?

thanks for your help!

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[deleted] · 2023-06-08 02:08

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physikitty13 · 2023-06-08 06:04

Start off using [HexChat](https://hexchat.github.io/) for a client.
You can find channels here: https://netsplit.de/channels/

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Zestyclose_Ad_9679 · 2023-06-08 13:16

puedes usar el tradicional mIRC, y los ca nales dependiendo la red en
la que entres, la mas conocidas son Undernet, chatzona, etc etc

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thischildslife · 2023-06-08 20:29

Try snoonet, it's reddit centric!

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sky1ark3 · 2023-06-08 22:24

First what os do you use? I have linux and also have crossover office
installed for some windows programs.  I actually use a really old
windows irc program called excursion which is awesome that works
perfectly in a I think a xp bottle. It has some really good scripts
and interface for accessing and hosting servers to get files. the
stuff nowadays doesn't even come close in my opinion.

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philippians_2-3 · 2023-06-08 23:37

i use Linux as well, thanks for the suggestion!

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sky1ark3 · 2023-06-09 00:51

Which one?

I have mint.

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philippians_2-3 · 2023-06-09 04:42

NixOS and sometimes Arch

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IBNash · 2023-06-10 11:11

IRC is great for conversations and support around open source
software.
IMO, even a crusty old IRC'er like me admits Discord is better for
building communities.

With this in mind, use Hexchat and connect to
[Libera.chat](https://Libera.chat), there are hundreds of OSS channels
with lots of users. Good starting point, before you connect to
multiple networks.


Using any IRC client, you can type `/list` in the server window to get
a list of all channels.
On some like [Libera.chat](https://Libera.chat), you can use `/msg
alis list`
[Netsplit.de](https://Netsplit.de) is a HTTP list of Networks /
Channels.

Have fun!

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kat_cc · 2023-07-13 00:05

Hexchat gave me issues on windows so I've been using Pidgin and have
had a pretty good experience.

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hanoldbuddy · 2023-07-15 00:56

Try weechat?