Convergence: IRC meetings

IRC

IRC conferencing forms a part of the Convergence International discussions and feedback system, within the channel #Converge on IRCNet. This novel facility enables you to talk "live" over the Internet, so you can give your opinions and ideas to people with immediate response.

On IRC members can ask about Convergence and its projects, or indeed discuss with other members any topic of the computing market. Everyone is welcome, and we impose no restrictions on the topic of conversation (within obvious limits). If you have an idea for a particular meeting which could be held, please e-mail support@convergence.org.

Regular meetings are held on Sundays at 20:00 GMT, at which times one or more committee members will definitely be there for you to speak to.

How to get on IRC

Many people on the Internet may not have used IRC yet, so here are a few pointers to help you get started (the mIRC site also gives some general information for IRC newcomers):

You will need an IRC client, through which you type what you want to say and receive other people's messages. Popular clients for different platforms (along with links to download pages) include:
- AmIRC for the Amiga,
- IRClient for the Acorn,
- IRCle for the, Macintosh,
- mIRC for Windows-based IBM PC compatibles.
If you are having trouble setting up a particular client, use the support form and select the appropriate platform (or use an e-mail address provided on that page).
Follow the instructions for connecting to a server - you might just be able to type /server <name of server>. Our channel is on the IRCnet network, servers on which include:
- ircnet.demon.co.uk (port 6667/6668/6669)
- irc.bt.net (port 6667)
- irc.funet.fi (port 6667)
- stork.doc.ic.ac.uk (port 6667)
Finally, join channel #Converge by typing /join #Converge. You will then be able to speak and listen to other members on that channel.

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