This is a list of FOSS communities in India who has a presence on IRC
| Name | Channel | Server(s) |
|---|---|---|
| FOSS Community India | #fsci | irc.freenode.net, irc.wikicities.com |
| GNU India | #gnu-india | irc.freenode.net |
| Linux India | ##linux-india | irc.freenode.net |
| Hackers India | #hackers-india | irc.freenode.net |
| Indlinux | #indlinux | irc.freenode.net |
| Debian India | #debian-in,#debianindia | irc.freenode.net |
| KDE India | #kde-in | irc.freenode.net |
| GNU aka GNU/Hurd India | #hurd.in | irc.freenode.net |
| Linuxchix | #indichix | irc.linuxchix.org |
| SMC Project | #smc-project | irc.freenode.net |
| ILUG Cochin | #ilugkochi | irc.freenode.net |
| Hackerdom Thrissur | #hackerdom | irc.freenode.net |
| GNU/Linux Lovers | #gnulinuxlovers | irc.freenode.net |
| FOSSCell, NITC | #FOSSCell | irc.freenode.net |
How to use matrix as an IRC client to join #fsci
- See this guide for freenode specific instructions
How to Use a OFTC-Registered Nickname on matrix.org
As described here: If you have a OFTC-registered nickname and want to use it from Matrix, you can do it like this:
- On Matrix, open a new chat (with Riot app this is the "+" sign on the bottom right)
- Invite @oftc-irc:matrix.org to the new chat
- Say !nick <yournick>
- A request for new chat with NickServ will pop up. Accept it and identify yourself with your OFTC password (identify <password>)
Voila, you'll be using your OFTC-registered nick through Matrix, being able to use multiple devices simultaneously with shared history and all!
How to Start Private IRC Chats, like /msg or /query
On Matrix, open a new chat (with Riot app this is the "+" sign on the bottom right) Invite @_oftc_<nick>:matrix.org to the new chat (replace <nick> with the nick name. For example, to start a chat with NickServ, invite @_oftc_NickServ:matrix.org)
To register a nick use /msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email> ie, with your direct chat with @_oftc_NickServ:matrix.org, send REGISTER <password> <email>
This works for nicks that are known to matrix.org, i.e. if the nick has never joined an IRC channel that was bridged to matrix it won't work.