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For the betterment of mankind, Linux.Com has established an online help forum on the OpenProjects IRC Network. #LinuxHelp is intended to bring both experienced users and newbies alike, with the common goal of promoting the better use of Linux.

OpenProjects uses a round-robin dns, so you can easily connect to the network using conventional IRC clients by using the server irc.openprojects.net on port 6667.

If you're at a loss as to which client to use, take a look at irc.themes.org for all the latest in the *IX IRC client world. Also, if you're having issues using the Java chat client above, please read the quickstart guide.

To read about the Linux.Com Java IRC Applet as a piece of code, click here.

To further support the Open Source community, Linux.Com has placed a server on the OpenProjects network: irc.linux.com. Although primarily intended to cater for our Java users, irc.linux.com is currently open for everyone to connect to.

Before dropping into #LinuxHelp, please ensure that you've taken the time to check for a HowTo on the web site, or on the related links pages. Once you're reasonably certain that what you're asking isn't already covered in a helpful man page or online FAQ or mini-HowTo, we'll be more than willing to assist.

For those of you who wish to use a Mac or Windows client, (in the purest interests of discovering more about linux), and do not wish to use the Java client (above), some resources/clients may be found at:

• http://www.mirc.com for Windows users.
• http://www.ircle.com for Macintosh users

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Linux.Com IRC server or the Java client, please email ircstaff@linux.com.