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Questions tagged [freenode]

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How do I register a nickname on freenode’s IRC network, using Colloquy?

Proper newbie IRC question here: in order to access the #django IRC channel on freenode, I need to register a nickname with freenode. freenode’s instructions for that are here: http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup It says to send a message like…
Paul D. Waite
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IRC newbie needs detailed "How To" directions for freenode.net connection with OS X IRC app

Newbie IRC user here. Trying to get connected on freenode.net, preferably with a native Mac OS X client (I'm running 10.6.8), or at least something with a good "OS X feel." Also seeking a client that comes "well regarded" in Mac community (eg,…
Johnny Utahh
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SASL authentication "fails" on Freenode / Tor, on irssi and weechat

I am following various tutorials about using Freenode through Tor. I have tried irssi + cap_sasl.pl, and also weechat, which has builtin SASL support. The connection fails in following way on both clients (irssi & weechat): freenode | irc:…
Prince
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How to store confidential info whilst using dot files framework

I'm trying to come up with a strategy to store my dotfiles in Git. So far, I've create a dotfiles repo on GitHub and I've thrown together an install script which simply clones the repo, then symlinks each of the files into my ~ directory. However…
JoeNyland
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How do I register an irc channel that I'm not an OP of?

I made a channel on freenode that some friends started using.. eventually I lose my op privs as I leave/join with other non-ops still in the channel. Now i'm trying to register the channel but I have no way of becoming an op! How do I get around…
nnyby
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Cannot get HexChat to connect to IRC

I am trying to get IRC up and running on my Windows 7 machine. I have installed HexChat (2.9.6, 64-bit) as a 'normal' install. Here are the screen shots showing step 1, step 2, and the screen that shows while it is trying unsuccessfully to…
TheGrapeBeyond
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Why I do not get the registration mail from freenode in gmail

I try to register my nickname on freenode with this command: /msg Nickserv REGISTER secretpassword nickname@gmail.com I do get a confirmation that a email was sent to nickname@gmail.com but there isn't an email in my inbox also not in SPAM folder.…
kockiren
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What's the difference between Chanserv and /mode commands in irc (freenode)

I am a bit confused despite I have been using IRC for the past 5 years, there is the ChanServ bot and you can perform the operations (ACL changes) using it, Say, if you want to give the founder status for a user you perform /msg ChanServ…
M.Mass
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Why can't I use my registered nick? ("Your nick is owned by purple [~work@1.2.3.4]")

Registered my nick on Freenode and used Irssi on a linux box at work (work@1.2.3.4) a couple months ago, then I wanted to check back on a channel today at my home laptop using Irssi but can't use my nick. After /connect chat.freenode.org: 03:21…
toraritte
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How to modify/disable cloak on freenode?

I recently discovered that I have a cloak on my freenode account. If I try to disabled it with /msg NickServ VHOST myusername OFF FORCE I get this message: Notice NickServ : You are not authorized to perform this operation. How can I…
nowox
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Can I connect to freenode via SSL on Pidgin/Windows?

When I set up an IRC account on the irc.freenode.net server and select "Use SSL" under the advanced tab, I get an "SSL Handshake Failed" error. I found a guide for setting up an SSL freenode connection via Pidgin/Ubuntu that relies on the…
lofidevops
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How to use Freenode's webIRC client?

I'm having trouble using Freenode's webIRC client: I don't use IRC often, but I seem to recall we could actually chat with folks. But the webIRC seems to be missing an input box to type in. I'm probably missing something really obvious.... How does…
jww
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XChat does not connect to all channels on startup

I have XChat portable setup to auto connect to around 15 channels on freenode. But on startup it only connects to 7 channels by itself. How can I fix this? It is possible to join more channels manually. I have searched the net for a "freenode limit"…
Alojz Janez
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Staying on a registered-only IRC channel

Freenode, like other IRC servers, has the property that one's connection will drop at the slightest hiccup. Fortunately mIRC knows to automatically reconnect when this happens. The problem lies with some channels such as #ai, which cannot be joined…
rwallace
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How can I use seperate name, rather than my nickname in IRC?

I am relatively unfamiliar with how IRC works. I have had a registered nickname with freenode for a couple years and I have only used it a couple times. What I'd like to do is use a simple name when I visit a private chat room set up for a small…
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