On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 04:37:03 GMT, sf > wrote:


> On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 05:28:12 GMT, notbob >
>wrote:
>
>> On 2004-09-16, sf > wrote:
>>
>> > As I said, I never managed the transition from IRC to MIRC.
>> > IRC was easy. MIRC isn't, so I had to decide how much I
>> > wanted to engage in real time chat.
>>
>> ???????
>>
>> What do you mean IRC was easy but mIRC isn't? mIRC is IRC.
>> mIRC is just the name of a piece of software to access IRC.
>> What the heck are you talking about?
>
>
> I'm talking about what I know - which isn't much.... obviously.
>
> Do you have any SUGGESTIONS on how to access IRC?
>

You just use an IRC client. I run Linux here, and use tirc.

I enter:

tirc [ -n nickname ] [ -s server ]

at the commandline, and I'm there. This would be the Run command
or DOS prompt in Windoze.

If you were using tirc, you'd enter, to reach the right server:

tirc -n foodfan -s irc3.penguinpowered.ca

Then, when you were connected, you'd type

/join#rec.food.cooking

To get to the right channel/room.

You will probably be using a graphical program, but the
principles of operation will be the same.

You need to have a client installed and look at the manual
for it (called "help" on Windoze, I think).


> sf Practice safe eating - always use condiments


Cute sig.

AC