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 == The Basics ==
-There are 3 ways to connect to redbricks IRC server. [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/chat Webchat], [[irssi]] and your own IRC client.
-=== Webchat ===
-Webchat is a new addition to Redbrick. It allows you to connect to IRC from any web browser which supports java applets. Visit [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/chat http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/chat] to see it.
 === Irssi ===
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 The blue status bar at the bottom of the screen will keep you up to date with what's happening in all your channels. It shows your nick, then the current channel (and its modes in brackets). The Act part on the right will show you if you something's happening in another channel by displaying the number of that channel.
-=== IRC client ===
+=== Other Connection Methods ===
-Another way to connect to IRC is by using your own client such as (eg.) Gaim (now pidgin.im), ...
-This is a slightly more complicated way of connecting, but has advantages such as integrating chat with msn, Gtalk and AOL chat, which you may also be using.
+==== Webchat ====
+We are working to provide a newer and better webchat, because the old one was shite.
+==== Your Own IRC client ====
-You need to set the following when setting up a new IRC account.
+It is possible to use your own irc client running on your computer, but this requires [[How-To:Port_Forwarding|ssh port forwarding]]
- * Server: ircproxy.redbrick.dcu.ie
- * Port: 6667
- * Username: your own redbrick nickname
- * Password: your redbrick password
 == Chatting ==