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 ====== IRC Clients: chosing, installing and setting-up ====== ====== IRC Clients: chosing, installing and setting-up ======
  
-When using IRC often, it's more comfortable to use a client (a specific software) which allows to be notified when receiving a message, to manage private talks on a more practical way, etc.+<WRAP center round info 60%> 
 +We've moved to [[en:xmpp|XMPP]]. This page is still there as archive. Join us now on our [[en:xmpp|new channels]]! 
 +</WRAP>
  
-Chosing a client will depend on your operating system. We're advising to use X-Chat and its clones, which if not perfect have the merit of working properly without giving yourself a headache. And since everyone is using it, it's easier to get help to configure it if you need.+When using IRC often, it's more comfortable to use a client (a specific software) which allows you to be notified when receiving a message and to manage private talks on a more practical way etc.
  
-If you're getting started on the IRC, read first [[irc|the general page on IRC]]. :-) +Choosing a client will depend on your operating system. We're advising to use X-Chat and its clones, which if not perfect have the merit of working properly without giving yourself a headache. And since everyone is using it, it's easier to get help about configuration(if needed). 
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 +If you're just getting started with an IRC, read first [[irc|the general page on IRC]]. :-) 
  
 ===== List of clients depending on the OS ===== ===== List of clients depending on the OS =====
  
 ==== All OS ==== ==== All OS ====
-You'll find on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients a list of clients working on all OS. +You will find a list of OS independent clients on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients 
-  * [[http://www.dmdirc.com/en/downloads|DMDirc]], under OSX, Windows and Linux. Easy to use.+  * [[http://www.dmdirc.com/en/downloads|DMDirc]], for OSX, Windows and Linux. Easy to use.
   * [[http://hexchat.github.io/|HexChat]], a clone of X-chat (see below).   * [[http://hexchat.github.io/|HexChat]], a clone of X-chat (see below).
-  * [[http://quassel-irc.org/|Quassel]] seems interesting, but it looks like it's missing some basic functions (such as a simple beep when receiving a message). Problems to join the khanat channel under OSX 10.9 +  * [[http://quassel-irc.org/|Quassel]] seems interesting, but it looks like it's missing some basic functions (such as a simple beep when receiving a message). It even had problems to join the khanat channel under OSX 10.9 
-  * [[http://weechat.org/|Weechat]], is an irc in command line, requires to be compiled and the installation is under dependances. +  * [[http://weechat.org/|Weechat]] is an command line IRC client, and it requires to be compiled and the installation is under "dependencies". 
-  * [[http://www.kvirc.net/|kvirc]], a bit complex, but has potential. A bug noted on the private talk windows, which are supposed to pop on your desk: the message doesn't always appear... +  * [[http://www.kvirc.net/|kvirc]] is a bit complex, but has potential. A bug noted on the private talk windows, which are supposed to pop up on your desk.. this message doesn't always appear... 
-  * [[https://kiwiirc.com/client|Kiwi IRC]], is a web chat, alternative solution to freenode's one.+  * [[https://kiwiirc.com/client|Kiwi IRC]] is a web chat, alternative solution to freenode's one.
  
 ==== Linux (and BSD?) ==== ==== Linux (and BSD?) ====
-  * [[http://xchat.org/|Xchat]]. Client chosen by most of the users, because it's simple to configure and quite mature. Its clones on Windows allow to change OS without losing one's marks, and to help people on other OS. +  * [[http://xchat.org/|Xchat]]. The client chosen by most users, because it's simple to configure and quite mature. It's clone(on Windows) allow to change OS without losing one's marks, and to help people on other OS's. 
-  * [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]]. A recurring problem that explains that we tend not to keep it: it's difficult to find how to configure it with UTF8 on all channels. ISO-8859-1 encoding seems to word, and interact properly with the other users.+  * [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]]. A recurring problem that explains that we tend not to keep it: it's difficult to find about how to configure it with UTF8 on all channels. ISO-8859-1 encoding seems to work and even interact properly with the other users.
  
 ==== Windows ==== ==== Windows ====
-  * [[http://www.xchatfr.org/telechargements/ychat-2.8.6-2.exe|Ychat (direct download link)]], **should not be mixed up with Xchat, which is a shareware with a 30 days trial limit, only for Microsoft users**. And yes, on Mac and Linux, Xchat is really free. You can also find [[http://silverex.org|Xchat2]], clone of Xchat and without de 30 days limit.  +  * [[http://www.xchatfr.org/telechargements/ychat-2.8.6-2.exe|Ychat (direct download link)]], **should not be mixed up with Xchat, which is a shareware with a 30 days trial limit, only for Microsoft users**. And yes, on Mac and Linux, Xchat is really free. You can also find [[http://silverex.org|Xchat2]], clone of Xchat and without the 30 days limit.  
-  * [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]] is working just fine also!+  * [[http://www.pidgin.im|Pidgin]] is also a fine working option!
  
 ==== Mac ==== ==== Mac ====
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 ==== Android ==== ==== Android ====
-  * On Android systems, several of us have found [[http://www.andchat.net/|AndChat]] not too bad. Unfortunately, it isn't an open sofware. It's nonetheless available for free and can be installed easily from the Google store for Android, [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andchat&hl=fr|GooglePlay]]. A version with donation also exists, and also on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andchat.donate&hl=fr|GooglePlay]].+  * On Android systems, several of us have found [[http://www.andchat.net/|AndChat]] not too bad. Unfortunately, it isn't an open sofware. It's nonetheless available for free and can be installed easily from the Google store for Android, [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andchat&hl=fr|GooglePlay]]. A version with donation also exists, this also on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andchat.donate&hl=fr|GooglePlay]].
  
 ===== Connecting through your client ===== ===== Connecting through your client =====
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 ==== Xchat Azure ==== ==== Xchat Azure ====
-Xchat Azure is available under OSX 10.9. On the set-eup part, it has lots of points in common with the versions of X-Chat on other operating systems.+Xchat Azure is available under OSX 10.9. On the setup-part, it has lots of points in common with the versions of X-Chat on other operating systems.
  
 Install "Xchat azure" from the applestore: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/id447521961]] Install "Xchat azure" from the applestore: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/id447521961]]
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 ===== Encoding trouble (strange characters) ===== ===== Encoding trouble (strange characters) =====
-If you don't see properly the accents ((Especially for french readers)) (replaced with question marks), it is an encoding problem.+If you don't see the accents properly((Especially for french readers)) (replaced with question marks), then it is an encoding problem.
  
 It also happens that you can see the accents but write yourself with an encoding choice that prevents other from seeing your accents. It also happens that you can see the accents but write yourself with an encoding choice that prevents other from seeing your accents.
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-Save, and go then in the menu ''Settings>Preferences>Interface>Textbox'', select a font with all unicode characters. On Linux, missing characters are automatically retrieved from other fonts, but it doesn't work on Windows, and the default font for Xchat doesn't include all the characters. The ''Sans'' or 'Consolas 10'' fonts (used by HexChat, for example) seem to be correct. It is possible that, on Mac, you have to select the proper font.+Save, and then go into the menu ''Settings>Preferences>Interface>Textbox'', select a font with "all unicode characters". On Linux, missing characters are automatically retrieved from other fonts, but this doesn't work on Windows, and the default font for Xchat doesn't include all the characters. The ''Sans'' or 'Consolas 10'' fonts(used by HexChat, for example) seem to be correct. It is possible that on Mac, you have to select the proper font.
  
 To test, copy some accents and symbols: ♫♬♥☼☽ To test, copy some accents and symbols: ♫♬♥☼☽
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 Change the 30 square (second line, second to last) with your favorite color. Change the 30 square (second line, second to last) with your favorite color.
  
-These changes will be visible only for you, the other users don't know what your favorite colors are when you chat!+These changes will only be visible for you, beacuse other users won't know what your favorite colors are when you chat!
  
-{{tag>IRC Xchat Tutorial}}+{{tag>IRC Tutorial}}
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