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The official Arch Linux [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC] channel is '''#archlinux''' on the [http://www.freenode.net/ Freenode] network. | The official Arch Linux [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC] channel is '''#archlinux''' on the [http://www.freenode.net/ Freenode] network. | ||
| − | There are also a number of other channels dedicated to Arch Linux maintained by community members. See [[IRC | + | There are also a number of other channels dedicated to Arch Linux maintained by community members. See [[IRC channels]] for a listing. |
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
To join the channels, you need an irc client. Wikipedia has a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_IRC_clients list of irc clients]. The following commands can be used inside your IRC client to connect to a server and join a channel: | To join the channels, you need an irc client. Wikipedia has a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_IRC_clients list of irc clients]. The following commands can be used inside your IRC client to connect to a server and join a channel: | ||
| − | /connect | + | /connect chat.freenode.net |
/join #archlinux | /join #archlinux | ||
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This is the main channel. The central topic for the channel is support and general discussion about Arch Linux. | This is the main channel. The central topic for the channel is support and general discussion about Arch Linux. | ||
| − | The channel is currently +q $~a. This means that you have to register and identify with the NickServ service before you can talk in the channel. After you have connected to | + | The channel is currently +q $~a. This means that you have to register and identify with the NickServ service before you can talk in the channel. After you have connected to chat.freenode.net, use the following commands for help getting all set up with NickServ: |
/query nickserv help register | /query nickserv help register | ||
/query nickserv help identify | /query nickserv help identify | ||
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===#archlinux guidelines=== | ===#archlinux guidelines=== | ||
| − | # The language of the channel is English. If you need help in another language, search [[ | + | # The language of the channel is English. If you need help in another language, search [[IRC channels#International_IRC_Channels|international arch channels]]. |
# Read the {{ic|/topic}} on a regular basis. It often contains important information. | # Read the {{ic|/topic}} on a regular basis. It often contains important information. | ||
# Do not participate in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_(Internet)#Flame_wars flamewars], instantly report violators and trolls to [[#.23archlinux_operators|channel operators]]. | # Do not participate in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_(Internet)#Flame_wars flamewars], instantly report violators and trolls to [[#.23archlinux_operators|channel operators]]. | ||
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# Do not demand help, ask for it. Wait for a few minutes before restating questions. Most questions get answered by 'just another user', like you. | # Do not demand help, ask for it. Wait for a few minutes before restating questions. Most questions get answered by 'just another user', like you. | ||
# Do not be shy, feel free to help others, every user has something to contribute. The channel is a community effort to provide support, and depends on volunteers. | # Do not be shy, feel free to help others, every user has something to contribute. The channel is a community effort to provide support, and depends on volunteers. | ||
| − | # Help yourself before you ask. Use [[Special:Search|wiki search]], use [https://bbs.archlinux.org/search.php forum search], read [[Man Page|man pages]] and try [http://www.google.com Google]. This method will get you an answer faster, and will teach you more. | + | # Help yourself before you ask. Use [[Special:Search|wiki search]], use [https://bbs.archlinux.org/search.php forum search], read [[Man Page|man pages]] and try [http://www.google.com Google]. This method will often get you an answer faster, and will teach you more. |
# When asking for help, always reply to people that ask you for more information, if you do not know the answer then say so. | # When asking for help, always reply to people that ask you for more information, if you do not know the answer then say so. | ||
# Set a good example. Each user's behavior affects all users in the channel. Be friendly and polite to maintain a pleasant and professional climate. | # Set a good example. Each user's behavior affects all users in the channel. Be friendly and polite to maintain a pleasant and professional climate. | ||
===#archlinux operators=== | ===#archlinux operators=== | ||
| − | If you for some reason need the help of an op, do not be shy to {{ic|/query}} or {{ic|/msg}} us. Here is the list of ops as of | + | If you for some reason need the help of an op, do not be shy to {{ic|/query}} or {{ic|/msg}} us. Here is the list of ops as of 11 Feb 2014: |
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* phrakture | * phrakture | ||
* MrElendig / Mion | * MrElendig / Mion | ||
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* wonder / ioni | * wonder / ioni | ||
* brain0 | * brain0 | ||
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* falconindy | * falconindy | ||
* vodik | * vodik | ||
| + | * grawity | ||
| + | * jelly1 | ||
| + | * demize | ||
==#archlinux-offtopic== | ==#archlinux-offtopic== | ||
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===#archlinux-offtopic operators=== | ===#archlinux-offtopic operators=== | ||
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==General information== | ==General information== | ||
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; RTFB : Read The Fine BBS | ; RTFB : Read The Fine BBS | ||
; RTFN : Read The Fine News | ; RTFN : Read The Fine News | ||
| − | ; [{core,extra,testing, ...}] : Usually denotes a [[ | + | ; [{core,extra,testing, ...}] : Usually denotes a [[Official repositories|repository]]. Example: "nvidia drivers are in [extra]" |
; AUR : Arch User Community Repository | ; AUR : Arch User Community Repository | ||
; ABS : Arch Build System | ; ABS : Arch Build System | ||
Revision as of 11:44, 24 February 2014
Contents
Introduction
The official Arch Linux IRC channel is #archlinux on the Freenode network.
There are also a number of other channels dedicated to Arch Linux maintained by community members. See IRC channels for a listing.
Usage
To join the channels, you need an irc client. Wikipedia has a list of irc clients. The following commands can be used inside your IRC client to connect to a server and join a channel:
/connect chat.freenode.net /join #archlinux
#archlinux - The official support channel
This is the main channel. The central topic for the channel is support and general discussion about Arch Linux.
The channel is currently +q $~a. This means that you have to register and identify with the NickServ service before you can talk in the channel. After you have connected to chat.freenode.net, use the following commands for help getting all set up with NickServ:
/query nickserv help register /query nickserv help identify
#archlinux rules
- Follow the guidelines
- Client settings and bots
- If you want to bring a bot into the channel, then ask an operator before you do so.
- Auto-response in channel or in pm is not allowed (the only exception is 'away' responses at nick highlight in pm).
- Channelbot usage
- There is only one official channel bot. 'phrik n=archbot@archlinux/bot/phrik'
- Try to limit the bot usage in channel. Remember, you can '/query phrik' when the output is not needed in-channel.
- No spamming of bot commands
- Advertising
- Advertising is not allowed unless an op has given you permission to do so.
- Content/links
- The main topic of the channel is support for and discussion about Arch Linux.
- Talk about general software and hardware is allowed if it does not interfere with the main topic of the channel.
- Anything that is not covered by the previous statements is handled on a case-by-case basis at the op's discretion.
#archlinux guidelines
- The language of the channel is English. If you need help in another language, search international arch channels.
- Read the
/topicon a regular basis. It often contains important information. - Do not participate in flamewars, instantly report violators and trolls to channel operators.
- Do not spam the channel, use a pastebin to share something longer than three lines.
program &> program-output.txtin combination with pastebin clients can ease this step. - Do not abuse phrik (the channel bot). If you want to try out commands or look trough the help function, then do it in a
/queryor/msg. Example:/query phrik help <command>. - Do not ask whether anyone is alive or uses your software, just state your question.
- Ask smart questions. It is easier for us to help you when you ask good/smart questions.
- Do not demand help, ask for it. Wait for a few minutes before restating questions. Most questions get answered by 'just another user', like you.
- Do not be shy, feel free to help others, every user has something to contribute. The channel is a community effort to provide support, and depends on volunteers.
- Help yourself before you ask. Use wiki search, use forum search, read man pages and try Google. This method will often get you an answer faster, and will teach you more.
- When asking for help, always reply to people that ask you for more information, if you do not know the answer then say so.
- Set a good example. Each user's behavior affects all users in the channel. Be friendly and polite to maintain a pleasant and professional climate.
#archlinux operators
If you for some reason need the help of an op, do not be shy to /query or /msg us. Here is the list of ops as of 11 Feb 2014:
- phrakture
- MrElendig / Mion
- tigrmesh / tigr
- wonder / ioni
- brain0
- falconindy
- vodik
- grawity
- jelly1
- demize
#archlinux-offtopic
#archlinux-offtopic rules
- Follow the guidelines
- Ops can kick people entirely at their own discretion, do not be a moron. If you think an op acted unfairly, bring it up.
#archlinux-offtopic operators
Arch operators are ops in both channels, see #archlinux_operators or /msg phrik listops for a list.
General information
Abbreviations and jargon
- RTFM
- Read The Fine Manual
- RTFW
- Read The Fine Wiki
- RTFB
- Read The Fine BBS
- RTFN
- Read The Fine News
- [{core,extra,testing, ...}]
- Usually denotes a repository. Example: "nvidia drivers are in [extra]"
- AUR
- Arch User Community Repository
- ABS
- Arch Build System
- ltt
- less than three -> '<3' -> 'love'
- TU
- Trusted User
- BBS
- Bulletin Board System -> 'forum'
- AFAIK
- As Far As I Know
- IIRC
- If I Recall Correctly
- IMO
- In My Opinion
- FTW
- For The Win
- FTL
- For The Loss
- nvm
- never mind / forget it
- ymmv
- your milage may vary
- +b / B&
- Ban / Banned