ICT workday directions
We are meeting via irc:
Server: irc.indymedia.org Chat room/channel: #ussf
Via Web Browser
You can join or create a chat by going to the Indymedia Web client.
Alternatively, you can install a desktop program by following the directions below.
Linux or Windows
If you are not familiar with IRC and you are running Linux or Windows, I would recommend downloading Pidgin:
When you start Pidgin, you'll be asked to setup an account.
If you already have Pidgin installed, select Accounts -> Manage Account -> Add account.
You should choose IRC Protocol; irc.indymedia.org as the server; whatever you want as your username, and leave password blank.
Once you are in pidgin, click Buddies -> Join A Chat...
Select the account you just created from the account drop down. For the "Channel" enter: #ussf. Leave the password blank.
Linux command line
If you want to use a command line tool, you can install irssi. To install:
sudo aptitude install irssi
To connect:
irssi -c irc.indymedia.org /join #ussf
You might prefer to connect with ssl:
irssi /connect -ssl irc.indymedia.org 6697 /join #ussf
*note* however, that unless everyone on the channel is connected via ssl, the channel is still vulnerable.
Mac users
If you are using a Mac, I would suggest Colloquy:
Type in the server and chat room info--
- Server: irc.indymedia.org
- Chat room/channel: #ussf
If anyone has trouble with IRC, please post to the list and I or someone else can provide assistance.
