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= [http://www.irssi.org/ irssi] is a command-line [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC] client popular with many developers. By using irssi in conjunction with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Screen '''GNU Screen'''] program you can create one or more shells that will exist even when you logout. IRSSI + Terminal Server: =This is useful when you move between computers, but want to reconnect to irssi where you last left-off.

Why use the IRSSI client on cs1 you ask? Well because then you don't have to be worried about being connected to IRC at all times. By using the ''screen'' porgram you can create a session in the backround and lunch IRSSI within that session. This way when you logout of telnet or ssh your session is still active and can be accessed later on. (==Advantages: '''1.''' == * People can leave you messages. '''2.''' * You can catchup catch-up on important things conversations that happened while you may have had otherwise missed that happened on IRCwere away (often called "scrollback").'''# == Instructions == * Obtain an account on cs1 zenit, or install irssi on another computer that isn't rebooted (ask daveNOTE: many Seneca servers are rebooted frequently).# * Use a ssh or telnet client to connect to cs1zenit. On Windows try a client such as [http://encdot.senecac.wikipediaon.orgca/software/wikiputty/PuTTY PuTTY (Windows)]. If you use linux Linux or any unix Unix based operating system you probably know what to dowill already have ssh installed.#* Once you've connected to cs1 zenit, launch the ''IRSSI'irssi''' application within a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Screen '''screen'''] session. You can do this by typing ": $ screen ''screen" in will flash and go back to the bash default prompt. This will launch the '' You are now inside screen'' application which should start a new bash prompt of its own. $ irssi* Type "irssi" in the new bash prompt in order to launch ''IRSSI'', the irc application. As a side note, if you want to exit a ''screen'' session just type "exit" in the bash prompt to return to the main prompt where you originally launched ''screen'' from.# * In the ''IRSSI'' prompt, type connect to a server: <code>/server connect irc.mozilla.org in order to </code>or <code>/connect to the Mozilla IRC serverirc.freenode.net</code># * Once you're connected type in <code>/j join #seneca </code>* You can join multiple servers and channels by repeating the /connect and /join commands, above* The screen software lets you disconnect from and reconnect to join the official DPS909 irc chat roomIrssi software.:::* If you would like to return back to the bash prompt without exiting ''IRSSI'' hit "ctrl+a" then "ctrl+d":::* If you would like to return to ''IRSSI'' type "screen -rraAd" in the bash prompt.:::* If you would like to see a list of ''screens'' that are currently running type "screen -ls" in the bash prompt. ==Frequently Asked Questions== # '''How do i change the default nick name?'''#* In irssi, type '''/set nick <nicknamehere>''' or /nick<nicknamehere>, which ever way work for you.# '''How do i switch between the different 'windows' so that i can view my opened channels, private messages or the server window?'''#* Use the '''alt''' key followed by a number to switch to that 'window'. I.e. Pressing '''alt 1''' will switch to the server window.#* If that doesn't work, then try the escape key instead of alt. That should always work.# '''How do i list all the users in the current channel?'''#* You can either type '''/names''' or '''/who''' followed by '''alt 1''' to switch to the server window.# '''On the Irssi screen, what does 'Act: 3' mean?''' #* In your irssi, you will see [2:#seneca] [Act:3,4]. What do those number mean? That means 2 is the current chat screen that you are in. 3 and 4 are the other chat that is open. #*If 3 is in '''blue''', which mean someone login, logoff, changing status. #*If 3 is '''white''', that's mean conversation is going on in that chat. #*If 3 is '''pink''', meaning you got messenger specificly sent to you plus other reason that might need your attention. #*If you want to switch from one chat to another, press '''alt+ screen#'''.# '''How do i close an open window?'''#* Navigate to the window you want to close, type '''/window close''' (or '''/wc''') and press enter.# '''How do I log back onto the account on the second time on?'''#* Type the following command '''screen -r''' on the terminal.# '''I have multiple screens but I want to see the screens I currently have. How do I do this?'''#* Type the following command '''screen -x''' on the terminal.# '''How do i scroll up or down?'''#* Page Up & Page Down.# '''How to have a private chat with someone on irc?'''#* To create a private chat, you need to know that person's nickname, which you can type '/names'to identify the person on the list and then type '/query nickname' or /q nickname. #* To close the private chat, type '/q'.# '''If I want to leave the irssi that I logged in from one computer to another but keeping the connection and messages running, what should I do?'''#* I should do Ctrl+A and then press D right after.#* Close the SSH in this computer, moved to another computer, log into zenit again, then type 'screen -arAd'. #* '''Notice: You don't even have to connect again.''' == Other approaches ==See the '''Staying Connected''' topic on the [[Irc]] page for some other approaches to this problem.