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HexChat?
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There is no paid version of HexChat. Windows Binaries can freely be downloaded at http://hexchat.github.io/downloads.html.
You might be talking about X-Chat. The source code of the Windows port of X-Chat wasn't fully released and the binary was only available as commercial product. The available source for Windows didn't include all features available in the binary version either.
HexChat is open source and portable, active development with frequent updates. Very powerful client with a large user base and thousands of scripts to extend it. Runs portable "out of the box."
Hello friends.
I am Soltari, currently running the irc channel for you guys. Looking forward to building a fun community on there.
If you have any issues or questions about irc, either post them here or /msg or /query Soltari on rizon.
Here is a guide on how to register your nickname on rizon. You don't have to do this of course, but if you intend to idle in the channel it is a good idea to do this.
I personally recommend hexchat if you want to use a real client, but you can of course use a webclient if you prefer that.
For now the moderators are me, BlindSeer (Random_Shitposter), _Tsukari (Kudryavka_Noumi), and Weded.
I hope to see you guys there soon!
CCleaner for general maintenance
Teamviewer for giving/receiving support - or gaming on the toilet via your phone...
HexChat for irc
why use Slack when we already have an active IRC channel?
edit: for anyone interested in joining us in the chat on freenode --
IRC Clients
- HexChat (Win / Linux)
- LimeChat (OSX)
- Web Client *this is a direct link to the channel
How to connect
Server: irc.freenode.net
Port: 6667 (6697 for SSL)
If using HexChat or LimeChat, type the following once you're connected:
/join ##truefilm
To register your nick:
/msg nickserv register YOURPASSWORD YOUREMAIL
To identify / login:
/msg nickserv identify NICKNAME YOURPASSWORD
I'm tomflint in there -- ping me (type my name) and say hi!
X-Chat is essentially a dead project and has not been updated in any way in four years.
Hexchat is well-maintained, adds numerous features, and is completely free on all supported platforms. There is no reason at all to ever recommend X-Chat.
your experience is based on entering a channel that is empty. I've yet to be in a channel where there aren't a dozen people waiting to hold your hand. Also, your link to the chat would most likely look something like this:
IRC
How to connect
Server: irc.freenode.net
Port: 6667 (6697 for SSL)
IRC Clients
If using HexChat or LimeChat, type the following once you're connected:
/join ##truefilm
To register your nick:
/msg nickserv register YOURPASSWORD YOUREMAIL
To identify / login:
/msg nickserv identify NICKNAME YOURPASSWORD
As a mod, you'll cover the bases like we all do when we're launching a side-community.
Seriously --- Eleven year olds are sorting this out. If they can do it, anyone can do it. It's no different than logging into reddit or using a mobile app to view reddit.
I use XChat 2 for Windows: http://www.silverex.org/download/
HexChat is another popular IRC client: http://hexchat.github.io/
> however it doesn't show they have joined for about 2 minutes after the fact.
That isn't necessarily the IRC client's fault. Twitch's IRC servers are often broken and sometimes switching to another IP fixes things. You can get a list of chat server IP's here:
Not unrelated at all, since I said to join it :P
http://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=sdamarathon&uio=Mj10cnVlJjEwPXRydWUmMTE9NDE48, but the web client lags a lot, messages get sent in bursts. Get a client like HexChat, connect to irc.quakenet.org. (or I think QuakeNet is in the predefined list of servers)
I just use a separate IRC client as using the Twitch chat via browser has a bad habit of dying on me, and not giving any indication it's done so. So you might be sitting there for upwards an hour thinking chat is dead, any your chat is wondering why you're ignoring them :P.
I personally use HexChat as it's simple, light, and it's very quick to reconnect if it encounters any issues. In fact I've not noticed any chat drops since I started using it. Also like most stand-alone IRC clients it gives a note when people enter and leave the chat.
HexChat and XChat 2 are very similar (almost carbon copies really).
An IRC client specifically developed for Twitch is Chatty:
That is an IRC server. You can either enter those details from above in an IRC client like hexchat, or you can access the chat via this page. Or you can go to http://vision-irc.net for more info.
IRC is a text-only system that uses a very open protocol so you can use a whole plethora of clients (I personally suggest using Hexchat).
Pros:
- So many lightweight clients available to fit particular needs
- Easy to set-up web-based clients (KiwiIRC) for ease-of-use
- A lot of people know how to use IRC and have a client, as opposed to Slack
- You can set up bots with various utilities (probably a lot of of open-source reddit projects, so stuff for the internal wiki system, general Wikipedia usage on the chat, etc.)
- No need to contact anyone- chats are public by default
- Very well-featured; there are lots of nice things that IRC allows, such as the ability for a user to ignore anyone they don't like on a chat
Cons:
- Just text
- Have to be online to see messages (can't look back at whole history without being online 24/7 or setting up a fancy log system)
- No central server- you'll have to pick one, i.e. rizon.net, and people will have to connect to that (rizon for example is quite popular tho, and most clients would have it listed on 'servers to connect to' by default)
- Text commands needed (although many clients offer buttons for basic stuff), i.e. using "/j " then a hash "#" then channel name to join a channel
Slack looks interesting, so sign me up~
(if only Tox was ready, then I could get peeps trying that)
bt btw, the original channel became a bad place. It is time to reboot. Not sure why they care, but the old moderators are trying to start some sort of grudge match.
As far as I'm concerned, join whichever channel you think will be the best fit. I created #rSeattle to be a welcoming place for new people. But if you try out one of the others, I won't be mad. Hell, join all 3! I didn't even know a third one existed...
Also, MIRC is old and outdated. http://hexchat.github.io/ is the new hotness.
use the web client for now.
- #foobar2000 on irc.freenode.net (web client)
- HexChat (Win / Linux)
Server: irc.freenode.net
Port: 6667
When it connects, type /join #foobar2000
IRC
The best online community for vaping. No assholes, please!
- ##vaperhangout on irc.freenode.net (web client)
IRC Clients
Server: irc.freenode.net
Port: 6667
When it connects, type /join ##vaperhangout
To anyone looking to have a somewhat more enjoyable experience: http://hexchat.github.io/
I'm clienkill in the IRC chat room and can help you with whatever you need, I've been using Hexchat for years.
Now you should hop on IRC. It's a little quiet at the moment, but it has its busy moments :) Freenode/#RAOAmazon
http://www.reddit.com/r/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon/comments/17wwlc/psa_raoa_official_irc_channel/
I personally use Hexchat to connect.
Twitch chat unfortunately has issues from time to time. Try using an IRC client like mIRC or HexChat. They seem to be more reliable than the webchat sometimes, especially if you use it as a backup for the browser chat. Changes are constantly being made to improve the webchat, but it is by no means perfect, and the best way around that is to use plain IRC as a backend.
I recommend http://hexchat.github.io/downloads.html
HexChat is a good client.
There are tutorials on how to change the settings to do all sorts of stuff.
Freenode webchat is also available here https://webchat.freenode.net/
Welcome back C-13 :)
Edit: Alternatives desktop irc client.
use this instead if you've problem with the web client linked above.
You could totally fit another monitor on that desk.
Even an old 1024*768 off ebay will free up some real estate - chuck your chat client (which should totally be switched to quassel or maybe hexchat), skype and teamspeak onto the second monitor while you keep working on the primary one.
Just be warned: the moment you're forced to go back to one monitor, life no longer seems worth living.
If xchat works for you, that's great and continue. But you might be interested in Hexchat, an xchat fork that is actually still maintained, unlike the largely abandoned xchat.
I paid the registration for XChat years ago and still use it - the HexChat project is free and uses the same codebase.
A few others that you might look into are:
- http://quassel-irc.org/
- http://www.hydrairc.com/
- uhh... forget the rest
Use an IRC client like XChat (2 for Windows) or HexChat.
I have a (video) guide on how to set it up for Twitch here:
https://sites.google.com/site/deezja/news/twitch-irc