Howto Irssi

Using Irssi or BitchX IRC Client

Irssi and BitchX IRC Chat software are a commonly used linux chat client. You can use your Package Manager or Repository to install it, or see the Irssi or BitchX website.

• Once it's installed, open a terminal window and type "irssi" or "Bitchx" depending on the program you installed. The software will start, and you'll see a black screen with blue bands at the top and bottom. The bottom will have a cursor blinking. From there type:

• /server irc.freenode.net [Enter]

• Then after you are connected to the server type:

• /join #fosug [Enter]

• and that will bring you into the chat room. From there you can join the conversation.

• When you are done, you can just X out of the terminal window, but you can also more elegantly type:

• Ctrl + N [Enter]

• which will bring you back to the main window, and then type:

• /quit