The IRF WebCast
On-line Chat with the IRF
IRF-Cam
Rusted Greetings
Setting up for the WebCastHere's the page where you can select and download the free RealPlayer for your operating system. The same player will play the audio Rusted Greetings messages.
A hint for those of you on AOL. I discovered something yesterday that AOLers should know. After downloading RealPlayer I attempted to get it to work. When I couldn't, I assumed it was my fault. Spent a few hours trying to conquer the problem to no avail. Turns out RealPlayer for Windows 95 needs a 32 bit winsock. AOL has a 16 bit. Went running around AOL looking for a 32 bit and came upon the explanation that "we're working on it". (May be placed beside that "cookie" on AOL 4.0.)
If you use AOL and Win95 you must pull down RealPlayer for Windows 3.1
which requires a 16 bit. It does not support RealVideo only RealAudio.
Just thought this might save some people a headache.
Setting up for the ChatInstructions provided by Joe Berkemeier...Before you can make it to the chat room, you need a chat client. For those of you using the IBM platform, I would recommend mIRC as a chat client. Main reason for this is that I use it, and most IRC guides recommend it. It also has setup connections to most DALnet servers built in. mIRC can be downloaded from their website. For those using Mac and UNIX, the IRC help site has links to appropriate clients. An easy alternative, if your web browser is Java enabled (as NetScape 2 or newer and MSIE 3 and newer are), you can go to the DALnet page and use their Java chat client directly off the web. Once you've got the program going, you should be able to figure out how to get to the room (which is named #rusties). The most important thing is to use a DALnet server. Do not use UnderNet or EFnet or any of the rest of them, because you won't be able to 'see' us and vice versa. If you're still stuck, head to the #Rusties help page. If you've made it to the room successfully, you should see:
One of the features of DALnet is the ability to 'reserve' a nickname for your personal use. If you see 'theloner' on there, you know it's me. If anyone else tries to be me, I have my nickname set to basically kick them off. If you'd like to reserve your handle for IRC use, there is info about how to do it here. This only works from a DALnet server. If you'd like to practice, I recommend visiting the chats on Sunday at 1PM and 9Pm Eastern Time. We're real friendly - although the trout can start flying at times! (inside joke) If you've got any more questions, or if I forgot anything, feel free to ask me or tell me - I'll try to help ya out! A hint for those of you on AOL. mIRC did not work for me. Instead, on AOL, go to "software" and do a search for "Global Chat". It is freeware. Download Global Chat for windows. Close AOL and install. Open AOL, open Global Chat. Put "Phoenix.dal.net" in the server box and 7000 in the port box. You are now all set.
Diana
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