Title: Use IRC on CIS 235
Course: TAACCCT - Open Source Server Admin.- CIS 235 > Section: Course Content

Use IRC on cis235-common

IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a multi-person messaging system.  It’s been around for a long time, is not as commonly used today as it once was.  However, it is easy to install, and easy to use in a terminal window such as PuTTY.

I’ve configured IRC on cis235-common as a way that you can “talk” to me and others in the class in realtime if you wish.  Why are we using this way?  There is the phrase “eat your own dog food.”  While not sounding very appetizing, the thought is to use your own tools yourself.   This is a Linux class, so we are using a Linux solution to real-time chats.

Eventually, you’ll be able to set up a GUI interface to IRC, but for now you can try it using PuTTY (or other SSH client).

1. Log in to cis235-common using the account you already created

  1. The IP address is 172.18.128.15 (or use the name cis235.doublemega.com)

1. Type “irc” (no quotes) and press Enter
2. To join the class’s group chat, type “/join #cis235” (no quotes) and press Enter

  1. IRC commands start with a forward slash, and groups (channels) begin with a pound sign

1. It will tell you who is there (right under the line of “[Users #cis235])
2. Type in a message and press Enter to send

  1. I have my office computer almost always logged in, so if I am there, I’ll see your messages

1. To quit IRC, type
“/quit”

Attached Files: | - Use IRC on CIS 235.docx