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== Chat on IRC == | == Chat on IRC == | ||
A number of us are idling in #communitydata on [http://www.oftc.net OFTC] (irc.oftc.net). IRC is basically a chat system that is similar to Slack in many ways. In fact, it was the inspiration for Slack! | |||
To use IRC, you'll need a client. | To use IRC, you'll need a client. | ||
; | ;IRC Cloud: A really good one for folks new to IRC is [https://irccloud.com IRCCloud]. With IRCCloud there is a web interface as well as good Apps for iOS and Android. | ||
:One limitation of IRCCloud is that, after a 1-week trial period, the system will disconnect folks every two hours. There are a couple options for this. The easiest one is subscribing to IRC cloud which costs $5/month or $50 a year. If you feel this is the best option for you and you think the CDSC should cover your subscription cost, please talk to a faculty member of the group (e.g,. Aaron, Mako, Sneha, Jeremy, Sayamindu) to see if they can cover the bill. If you are totally new to IRC and just want something easy and straightforward, this is a good recommendation. :The other options are more indirect, technical, and/or involve a bit more work or figuring stuff out. | |||
: | ;Element: Another good option for a free (as in freedom as well as free beer) client is Element. See the notes on IRC Bridge/Matrix below. | ||
;IRC Bridge/Matrix:Another option that a few people are doing is connecting through an IRC bridge. A popular one is the [https://matrix.org Matrix] protocol. While there are numerous [https://matrix.org/docs/projects/try-matrix-now.html#clients Clients], [[User:Salt]] recommends [https://element.io Element] (previously called Riot) which is freely supported on every platform. Once you get on Matrix, join the Main CDSC Room: <code>#_oftc_#communitydata:matrix.org</code> to bridge into IRC from Matrix. You should also join the [https://matrix.to/#/!MiehSkJwbNRvzGJDEg:matrix.org?via=matrix.org CDSC Matrix Space] to more easily access the (potentially out-of-date) list of bridged IRC channels. Get in contact with [[User:Salt]] if you want to go this way and have any questions. | |||
=== Joining other channels === | === Joining other channels === | ||
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Here are some of the the sub-channels that we use: | Here are some of the the sub-channels that we use: | ||
* #communitydata-covid19 - For organizing COVID-19 data collection and dissemination | |||
* #communitydata-ecology - For those working on the NSF ecology grant | |||
* #communitydata-learning - A working group around online learning | |||
* #communitydata-syslit - A working group for folks working on systematic literature reviews | |||
* #communitydata-casual - A hangout space / watercooler | |||
* #communitydata-faculty - Just the CDC faculty (invite only, but if you're faculty you really should be there) | |||
=== Registering your "nick" (i.e., IRC username) === | === Registering your "nick" (i.e., IRC username) === |