HOW TO CONNECT TO THE
CHATROOM:
The easiest way is just to go here
and use the web to connect.
Some older macs have difficulty and you may want to read the iRCLE
options below. Also, if you are fairly handy with your computer
and the Internet, you may wish to join via IRC. See instructions
below.
Chatcircuit is an IRC network. The server address is:
irc.chatcircuit.com (see below for how to use this server address). A
port number is required. The Chatcircuit port numbers are: 6666, 6668,
6669, and 7000. There is a default port number used by your chat
client. You may have to change this number.
The dream chat is held on a channel... also known as a chatroom. A
channel name is preceded by a pound sign, "#". The name of
your channel is dreamtime. You have to use the pound sign. Thus, when
you access the Chatcircuit network, you will join the chatroom,
#dreamtime.
You log on to the Chatcircuit network using a chat client like
pIRCh or mIRC. These must be downloaded (often for free) and installed
on your own computer (see below). After installed, open your chat
client from your start menu. You will be given the option of logging
on to one of several networks (you may have to choose
"Login" from your menu bar if this option is not offered to
you).
Choose the Chatcircuit network from the options provided. You may
have to add this network if it is not listed. To do this: Choose EDIT
SERVER LIST from your SERVER CONNECTION OPTIONS (located on the login
screen in pIRCh)... add CHATCIRCUIT as a new server and fill in the
information required (usually the server address and port numbers, see
above).
Enter your personal information and click on the
"connect" button. Wait for confirmation that you are
connected to the network and enter the command to join the dreamchat
chatroom.
You use the command /join followed by the channel name to join
(your entry will look like this: /join #dreamtime). This command is
entered into the long box at the bottom of your chat window and must
be "sent" by either pressing the "enter" button on
your keyboard or by using the "send" button in your chat
window (if there is a send button, it will be located at the end of
the long box within which you entered the command). You can also list
the channel names and choose the dreamchat chatroom by double-clicking
on it in your channel window.
All members logged onto the chat will be visible in the
"members" window. You chat with these members by typing your
comments in the box at the bottom of the chat window. Your comments
and other's responses will all be displayed in the main window.
YOU CAN ALSO JOIN THE CHATROOM FROM AN HTML WEBPAGE USING A CGI
INTERFACE AND YOUR FAVORITE WEB BROWSER! The URL for this webpage
interface is:
http://mirror.at/mindrec
Add the page that opens to your favorites, or copy it and paste it
into the address window of your browser to go to the page when you are
ready to chat.
Note: The old interface had a warning screen and required you to
accept a small java applet download. The new interface only requests
you enter a nickname and click LOGIN to join.
Problems?
AOL: if you are having difficulties connecting via the AOL browser,
make
sure you have downloaded and installed the latest AOL5.0. If you are
using AOL 5 and still experiencing difficulties, select MY
AOL/PREFERENCES/WWW. Select the security tab and change the level to
Medium-Low. This should
enable the JAVA to work with your browser.
Got a Mac or would like to learn more about downloading and
installing an IRC program?
Step 1: Download and install:
http://www.pirch.com
Windows: Select Pirch98
Mac: Select Ircle
Step 2: Open the program and change the settings as described
above. (back)
MAC and IRCle (special instructions)
Place your ircle icon in a place you can find later, such as on
your desktop or in a special IRC folder. (make an alias of it and move
the alias to this new place. Take only the icon alias that has the
circle-wire-box that says IRC or ircle3.0.4 US )
Start AOL or your ISP
Select your ircle program icon (if its not already selected)
Go to the Windows drop down menu on the top command bar and make
sure that "Connections" is selected.
Make sure "Users" is selected
Make sure "Console" is selected
Go to this Connections window you opened. If you can't find it, go
back to the drop down menu and turn it off and on, it should appear
and disappear.
There should be a list of ten or so servers.
Highlight #10 (or any of them ) and then use the EDIT button below.
That will bring up Connection Preferences box
Make sure the IDENTITY tab is selected
Change the Server to chatcircut by selecting the server: SELECT
button, scroll through the options to CHATCIRCUT and find
irc.chatcircuit.com (highlight and use select key)
This will bring you back to the IDENTITY page.
Click the Nickname: and change to a unique name, probably something
with a number such as helen989 or dreamer2323
This is the name others will see you as.
Pick a user name (dreamgal22 or something)
Skip Password
Fill in REAL NAME with ad info, some thing like your website, new
books, contact numbers for giving lectures or seminars, etc. or leave
it blank
uncheck the INVISIBLE box
#10 on the Connections list should now read with your nickname and
server
Make sure it is still highlighted, and select CONNECT
A bunch of info will scroll on the screen, ignore it all and wait
for it to stop, under 30 seconds
IN the INPUT box type exactly:
/join #dreamtime
This should put you in the ASD dreaming and chatting room. A new
box should pop up with Dreaming_and_Chatting on it, as well as
everyone listed who is in the room (If you are the only one, it will
just be your Nickname.)
Type a few sentences in the input box and ENTER (return key) to
send them. If they are appearing on your screen, you are in!
Questions?
If you have questions about the chat, please e-mail them to Brett ,
email: unameit@tctc.com.
