#starfleet --
for those who wish to chat in Real Time, we have the 'official' STARFLEET IRC channel.
Here are the instructions, courtesy of
Michael Smith (msmith@cyberwar.com):
We use the chat service called XWorld... To access use:
kansas-city.ks.us.x-world.org (irc.lips.net)
anarchy.ca.x-world.org (death.icenter.net)
waco.tx.us.x-world.org (cord.org)
marietta.oh.us.x-world.org (mcnet.marietta.edu)
pensacola.fl.us.x-world.org (sunkist.lod.com)
rockford.il.us.x-world.org (irc.firecracker.com)
All connections are port 6667
Per the XWorld admin, use the default server name (the one in parentheses above)
and set your connect time (if available to 45-60 seconds).
Then from there, just type
/join #starfleet
Fleet Admiral Michael Smith will hold monthly "Fireside IRC Chats" to be held during the week of each month. The first will be Wednesday, 26 February starting at 9pm eastern time (6pm pacific time). For more information, please contact the Moderator,
Allyson M.W. Dyar (NetServices@sfi.org)
For a list of Frequently Used Nicknames (nicks), please consult
STARFLEET Internet Nick List
While STARFLEET can't officially endorse any specific IRC client, the majority of those who access IRC and have a PC use mIRC. The advantage of using mIRC is that if you run into problems, there is likely to be someone available on or off IRC who can help you set it up.