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It uses a system called [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]]. |
It uses a system called [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]]. |
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It defaults to a "room" called #olpc- |
It defaults to a "room" called #olpc-help, but you can also enter other rooms by typing '''/join #room''' where '''room''' is the name of the room you wish to join. |
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Some other OLPC rooms are listed [[IRC|here.]] |
Some other OLPC rooms are listed [[IRC|here.]] |
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Revision as of 04:57, 19 December 2007
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Description
This activity allows you to contact other OLPC users and enthusiasts on the internet, and chat with them.
It uses a system called [IRC].
It defaults to a "room" called #olpc-help, but you can also enter other rooms by typing /join #room where room is the name of the room you wish to join.
Some other OLPC rooms are listed here.
Installation Instructions
To install this activity, simply click on the .xo link to the right, from inside the Browse activity. Then open the XoIRC activity from the Journal when it has downloaded.
Credits
Eduardo Silva wrote this IRC client. It is based on [Urk], a free, open source IRC client originally designed for the GNOME desktop.
Look for the latest bundles in http://dev.laptop.org/~edsiper/activities.
See Also
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