Connecting to freenode using irssi

1. What replaced freenode?
2. How do I connect to a local IRC server?
3. How do I connect to IRC PuTTY?
4. Where is the Irssi config file?
5. What is Irssi in Linux?
6. Why is everyone leaving Freenode?
7. Why are people leaving Freenode?
8. Why are open source organizations leaving Freenode?
9. How do I enable IRC?
10. How do I connect to IRC HexChat?
11. Is IRC still being used?
12. How do I run a mIRC?

What replaced freenode?

Many major projects like Bitcoin, FrOSCon, Fedora, Ubuntu, Gentoo, FreeBSD, the Free Software Foundation and Wikimedia have since moved their channels from Freenode to Libera Chat and to other IRC networks.

How do I connect to a local IRC server?

You can use the freenode IRC network by entering /server irc.freenode.net into the Status window. After a moment, you will be connected to one of the servers in this IRC network. When you join a channel by typing /join #irchacks , you will see a new window appear inside mIRC.

How do I connect to IRC PuTTY?

Windows Users

Download and run PuTTY. In the “Host Name (or IP address)” box, type “rita.cat.pdx.edu”. Type “CAT IRC” in the “Saved Sessions” box and then click the “Save” button. From now on you can just double click on “CAT IRC” in the bottom window to connect.

Where is the Irssi config file?

Configuration files

The configuration is saved to ~/. irssi/config file.

What is Irssi in Linux?

February 2021) Irssi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈirsːi] (listen)) is an IRC client program for Linux, FreeBSD, macOS and Microsoft Windows. It was originally written by Timo Sirainen, and released under the terms of the GNU GPL-2.0-or-later in January 1999.

Why is everyone leaving Freenode?

In May 2021, at least 14 Freenode staff members resigned after what they described as a "hostile takeover" attempt by Lee.

Why are people leaving Freenode?

Updated Most of the volunteer staff of Freenode, an internet relay chat (IRC) network dating back to 1995, have resigned in protest over what they describe as a hostile takeover of the chat service. And many have launched an alternative service, Libera Chat.

Why are open source organizations leaving Freenode?

They were made in response to reports of increased spamming, the disruption of certain users' ability to chat on Freenode, and to protect the Freenode community.

How do I enable IRC?

It should also be noted that every IEC that has been deactivated has the option of being automatically re-activated without the need for any manual action or visits to the DGFT RA. If an IEC has to be reactivated after January 31, 2022, the holder can go to the DGFT website and update their IEC there.

How do I connect to IRC HexChat?

HexChat (Windows version)

Go to HexChat. Select Network list. In the "User name" field, enter your nickname. Select "SASL (username + password)" for the "Login method" field.

Is IRC still being used?

Does anyone still use IRC? Yes. Many open source projects use IRC.

How do I run a mIRC?

Run mIRC by double-clicking on the mIRC icon on your desktop or in your Windows Start menu. You should then see the Connect window below which you can use to connect to IRC. You will need to enter something for your Full Name and Email Address. These do not have to be your real full name and email address.