http://www.ircglobal.org/
http://www.starchat.net/
http://www.ircnet.com/
http://www.efnet.org/
http://www.dal.net/
http://www.freenode.net/
Q: How can users connect to the #monitor group network?
A: The easiest way to connect to our system is to click here Java Connect, or you can click on the 'WebChat' button at the top of this page. You may be prompted to accept a server certificate; if so click the "run" option. If Java is installed and working properly on your computer you will be auto-joined to the #monitor channel.
Once you've connected to our network you may press the "status" button toward the bottom of the applet to view connection status information. If you wish to join another channel, simply type /join <desired channel> on the command line. You may also click on the "channels" button toward the top of the applet. This will generate a channel list upon which you can double-click any of the listed channels you'd like to join in addition to #monitor. Please note that the #monitor group network channels are hidden from this list and must be joined in the command line manner described above.
The most feature-rich and efficient means of connection to our network is through a local IRC client. If you don't already have one there are a number of them available for download on the Internet. One of the most popular IRC clients is mIRC. You can download the latest version of mIRC at http://www.mirc.com/.
Once your IRC client has been installed and your connect options entered, simply paste this string /server irc.ircGLOBAL.org at the client's command prompt then hit the Enter key. After your client has connected to IRC-GLOBAL, type /join #monitor and you will be immediately taken to our main channel, #monitor.
Optionally, if you currently have an installed IRC client you may click on the following link to auto-connect to our system: irc://irc.proxemic.net/monitor/.
A further option is to select a server from the server list provided with your IRC client. Be sure that the server you select belongs to one of the networks that hosts our system.
Any of these methods will establish a connection to the #monitor group network. For those who would rather connect to a server in a particular geographical region, IRC-GLOBAL has a fairly good server selection that can be viewed here http://www.ircglobal.org/. Simply add the desired server to your client's server list or use the /server command followed by the server name at your client's command prompt.
Although all of the described methods can produce a connection to an IRC network that hosts our system, please note that only the Java web interface method and the IRC auto-connect link method will result in an auto-join to #monitor. If connecting from your own IRC client, you can manually join #monitor (and/or other channels) by issuing the following command at your client's command prompt:
/join <desired channel>
Q: Which Network Services are available on the system?
A: Each IRC network that hosts our system (with the exception of IRCnet and EFnet) offers some convenient user services. Such services include NickServ (which protects your nickname), ChanServ (which controls how each channel operates and facilitates channel security), and, depending upon the network, a number of others that provide various specialized options. One of the more useful services features for new users is nickname registration, as described below.
If you plan to use the #monitor group network on a regular basis you may wish to register your nickname with NickServ. Once registered no one will be able to "steal" your nickname. Moreover, you must also have a registered nickname before gaining certain channel privileges. To register with NickServ, make sure your nickname is the one you desire then issue the following command from your IRC client:
/ns register <your password> <your email address>
For example, if you want your password to be xyz123 and your email address is jdoe@isp.com you would enter:
/ns register xyz123 jdoe@isp.com
You will then be emailed an authentication code to send to NickServ from your client's command prompt which completes the registration process.
Q: What are the user guidelines for in-channel conduct?
A: Simply respect others and enjoy the hobby. If another user engages in objectionable behavior, it is recommended that you simply place that user in your client's ignore list. A user who has been placed in a client's ignore list no longer exists from the client's perspective.
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