MacRumors IRC Channel (#MacRumors)

MacRumors · 02:45 PM

With the World Wide Developers conference quickly approaching, we've opened an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Channel to provide live-chat/discussion on the rumors surrounding WWDC.

For the past few major Apple events, we've opened channels to accomodate the additional traffic and discussion, with our last event in April, drawing a record crowd.

This time, however, the channel will remain open... beyond WWDC, and should provide ongoing discussions year-round.

For those with their own IRC Clients, the MacRumors channel is on irc.krono.net on channel #macrumors.

For readers who are new to IRC, we offer a customized OpenMac client named MRChat. MRChat provides readers with a simple Mac OS X IRC client which will automatically connect to the proper server and channel. which can be downloaded here:

MRChat v1.0.2

For more information on IRC: The IRC Prelude

Freg3000 · Jun 8, 2003, 10:03 PM

Cool. I have never used and IRC, but I guess this will give me a reason. I am downloading now.

I can see myself spending a lot of time there.......

StarmanDeluxe · Jun 8, 2003, 10:11 PM

I can't get in :\

retaks · Jun 8, 2003, 10:14 PM

Are there any other IRC chat's that are just for mac rumors and info?

andrewlandry · Jun 8, 2003, 10:15 PM

i love it. great idea and implimentation

MrMacMan · 10:34 PM

Hm... I never used that client before... intresting...

I'm there now, who has ops, or admin powers?

Same as on the forums?

I see AFK's and no one is kicking...?

edit: All dead links?

I guess arn didn't have the time yet, oh well.

Thanks for the IRC channel.

A@ron · 10:37 PM

I got in with my iBook, but then the fiance kicked me off of it for solitare! Now on my powermac it will not work... I get the enjoy your stay message but thats it... oh well

A@ron

::nevermind it just took forever::

benoda · Jun 8, 2003, 10:35 PM

How about a channel on EFNET?

jamilecrire · Jun 8, 2003, 11:03 PM

It is so funny to me that getting files on a Mac is not so different from any other Unix.

Very cool. I cannot believe how things are changing with OS X and Linux making such inroads into not only corporate systems but consumer as well.

Most may not realize it but the whole processor world is up for grabs. Intel is pushing Itanium, AMD is pushing Opteron, Apple (hopefully) is pushing 970s, IBM will be pushing 970s, Sun is still overcharging for Ultra's (anyone bitching about apple prices needs to go buy a Blade 2000, then talk to me about over priced).

Apple has the opportunity to be the leader like they haven't had since the 8088 started kicking the 6502. Focus on more than the consumer/media markets please. If apple would do one thing it would be to chip in on some of these big games development companies to release the games on Mac first and delay the Windows versions. Every kid I've known doesn't buy a PC for all the work they can do for school, they buy them for the games. When you get them at a young age they prefer to stick with what they know.

Get the games, get the kids, own the future. Apple can succeed, they just need the vision.

MrMacMan · Jun 9, 2003, 12:41 AM

I'd like to say sorry to arn, sorry about that...

If anyone doesn't know, I'm banned, sorry people, have fun.

I didn't mean any harm, totally my fault though.

MrMacMan.

trebblekicked · Jun 9, 2003, 01:57 AM

thanks for doing this. everything's working great now (from what i can see). i downloaded the new client, and it's rather nice.

i guess my productivity will be even lower now. good timing, though, with 970's around the corner, that'll just about balance out

...

whfsdude · Jun 9, 2003, 02:46 AM

Feature Request: It needs spell check (like iChat) for my dyslexic ass

RandomMacGuy · Jun 9, 2003, 03:39 AM

If you're like me, and you think all OS X GUI IRC clients to date suck hard, try this:

download/install screen
download/install irssi
run screen
run irssi
press ctrl-A + D
type `screen -R`

see? fun. now you can idle on IRC 24/7

- RMG

maradong · Jun 9, 2003, 03:41 AM

good idea to keep it open year-round.

bousozoku · Jun 9, 2003, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMacman
I'd like to say sorry to arn, sorry about that...

If anyone doesn't know, I'm banned, sorry people, have fun.

I didn't mean any harm, totally my fault though.

MrMacMan.

You were banned temporarily. I lifted it since then.

The rules are posted now for everyone to see as they enter.

timb · Jun 9, 2003, 11:33 AM

*sigh* This means I have to sit on ANOTHER network, I'm already on Undernet, efnet, 757, Newnet and Freenode, should have just picked Freenode, it has tons of Mac chans on it. Ehhh anyway, bout time!

-Tim

MrMacMan · Jun 9, 2003, 04:55 PM

Quote:

- No Warez/Requests/Pirating/SNs

I get all execpt 'SN's' What is that?

Flowbee · Jun 9, 2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMacman
I get all execpt 'SN's' What is that?

Serial numbers (or serialz)

Mudbug · Jun 11, 2003, 12:58 AM

I've been enjoying the IRC all day, in and out. Can't believe I haven't been doing this before now, but oh well.

The instant feedback is nice, like on a MacWorld day or something... and it's just a random Tuesday with 13 or so days to go (not that I'm counting...

).

Hes Nikke · 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RandomMacGuy
If you're like me, and you think all OS X GUI IRC clients to date suck hard, try this:<snip>
- RMG

it's not desinged for you. it's not even desigined to be IRC! it's a chat program that happens to use a subset of the IRC protocal, making it easy for newbies to get into the chat!

Quote:

Originally posted by whfsdude
Feature Request: It needs spell check (like iChat) for my dyslexic ass

here is the code for arn:

add the following to ChatWindowController.m in - (void)applicationWillTerminate:

Code:

[[NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults] setBool:
    [chatInputField isContinuousSpellCheckingEnabled] forKey:@"SpellCheckInputLine"];

add the following to ChatWindowController.m in - (void)awakeFromNib

Code:

[chatInputField setContinuousSpellCheckingEnabled:[[NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults]
    boolForKey:@"SpellCheckInputLine"]]; // set the proper spell checking state

now add the floowing to the defaultKeys NSArray in Prefcontroler.m

Code:

@"SpellCheckInputLine", // spell check

and lastly add this to the defaultValues NSArray in at the same location as aboce PrefsController.m

Code:

[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES],			// SpellCheckInputLine

i don't know what took me so long to add that to the source tree.. as it is, it's only in the bleeding edge, cvs code of ThinkSecret Chat (wich will eventualy get merged into OpenMac for arn or anyone else to do as they see fit

)

snackdog · Jul 2, 2003, 09:52 AM

My domain name server can't resolve irc.krono.net. What's its IP address?

zach · Oct 2, 2003, 07:53 PM

i like this channel.

I spend WAYYYY too much time on it.

But the point of this post was that the stats (some rather funny, actually) are posted at http://lithium.tecknohost.com/~macrumors/

i'm zach.

Knox · Oct 16, 2003, 06:16 AM

Changes in MRChat v1.0.1, released 2003/10/15 :

Base code updated to OpenMac 2.0.2
Bug fixed : MRChat now displays part messages when no reason is given
Feature : When the channel is moderated (ie when a transcript of an event is taking place) MRChat now ignores all non-essential messages (join/part/nick/mode/kick)
Several error messages cleaned up and clarified

encro · Mar 2, 2004, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snackdog

My domain name server can't resolve irc.krono.net. What's its IP address?

There are 3 IP's to choose from:

199.173.10.13
67.38.129.93
66.236.208.164

encro · 05:00 AM

A brilliant IRC client is Colloquy. The latest beta's are really well designed, fast and stable. Thanks to kenshin on the #camino channel (irc.mozilla.org) for putting me on to this one.

Jun 8, 2003, 09:48 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacRumors IRC Channel (#MacRumors) With the World Wide Developers conference quickly approaching, we've opened an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Channel to provide live-chat/discussion on the rumors surrounding WWDC. For the past few major Apple events, we've opened channels to accomodate the additional traffic and discussion, with our last event in April, drawing a record crowd. This time, however, the channel will remain open... beyond WWDC, and should provide ongoing discussions year-round. For those with their own IRC Clients, the MacRumors channel is on irc.krono.net on channel #macrumors. For readers who are new to IRC, we offer a customized OpenMac client named MRChat. MRChat provides readers with a simple Mac OS X IRC client which will automatically connect to the proper server and channel. which can be downloaded here: MRChat v1.0.2 For more information on IRC: The IRC Prelude Last edited by Knox : May 25, 2005 at 02:45 PM. Reason: New version of MRChat

Jun 8, 2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Cool. I have never used and IRC, but I guess this will give me a reason. I am downloading now. I can see myself spending a lot of time there....... __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Jun 8, 2003, 10:30 PM	#6
MrMacMan macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1 Block away from NYC.	Hm... I never used that client before... intresting... I'm there now, who has ops, or admin powers? Same as on the forums? I see AFK's and no one is kicking...? edit: All dead links? I guess arn didn't have the time yet, oh well. Thanks for the IRC channel. __________________ There is a little Steve in all of us! -->Folding is Fighting Against Disease and help MacRumors. Join Today!<-- Props to --> Shadowfax For Making My Avatar! IM Me On AIM Already! Last edited by MrMacman : Jun 8, 2003 at 10:34 PM.

Jun 8, 2003, 10:33 PM	#7
A@ron macrumors member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Iowa	I got in with my iBook, but then the fiance kicked me off of it for solitare! Now on my powermac it will not work... I get the enjoy your stay message but thats it... oh well A@ron ::nevermind it just took forever:: Last edited by A@ron : Jun 8, 2003 at 10:37 PM.

Jun 9, 2003, 12:41 AM	#10
MrMacMan macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1 Block away from NYC.	I'd like to say sorry to arn, sorry about that... If anyone doesn't know, I'm banned, sorry people, have fun. I didn't mean any harm, totally my fault though. MrMacMan. __________________ There is a little Steve in all of us! -->Folding is Fighting Against Disease and help MacRumors. Join Today!<-- Props to --> Shadowfax For Making My Avatar! IM Me On AIM Already!

Jun 8, 2003, 10:11 PM	#3
StarmanDeluxe macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego	I can't get in :\

Jun 8, 2003, 10:14 PM	#4
retaks macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2002	Are there any other IRC chat's that are just for mac rumors and info?

Jun 8, 2003, 10:15 PM	#5
andrewlandry macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC	i love it. great idea and implimentation

Jun 8, 2003, 10:35 PM	#8
benoda macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2003	How about a channel on EFNET?

Jun 8, 2003, 11:03 PM	#9
jamilecrire macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002	It is so funny to me that getting files on a Mac is not so different from any other Unix. Very cool. I cannot believe how things are changing with OS X and Linux making such inroads into not only corporate systems but consumer as well. Most may not realize it but the whole processor world is up for grabs. Intel is pushing Itanium, AMD is pushing Opteron, Apple (hopefully) is pushing 970s, IBM will be pushing 970s, Sun is still overcharging for Ultra's (anyone bitching about apple prices needs to go buy a Blade 2000, then talk to me about over priced). Apple has the opportunity to be the leader like they haven't had since the 8088 started kicking the 6502. Focus on more than the consumer/media markets please. If apple would do one thing it would be to chip in on some of these big games development companies to release the games on Mac first and delay the Windows versions. Every kid I've known doesn't buy a PC for all the work they can do for school, they buy them for the games. When you get them at a young age they prefer to stick with what they know. Get the games, get the kids, own the future. Apple can succeed, they just need the vision.

Jun 9, 2003, 01:57 AM	#11
trebblekicked macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicago, IL, USA	well done, arn thanks for doing this. everything's working great now (from what i can see). i downloaded the new client, and it's rather nice. i guess my productivity will be even lower now. good timing, though, with 970's around the corner, that'll just about balance out... __________________ i work in showbiz 16GB iPhone 3G, 20" C2Duo iMac, Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 80gb iPod

Jun 9, 2003, 02:46 AM	#12
whfsdude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington DC USA	Feature Request: It needs spell check (like iChat) for my dyslexic ass __________________ My Sites:DigitalRunDown<>HappyLittleThings<>Woot Industries

Jun 9, 2003, 03:39 AM	#13
RandomMacGuy macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2002	If you're like me, and you think all OS X GUI IRC clients to date suck hard, try this: download/install screen download/install irssi run screen run irssi press ctrl-A + D type `screen -R` see? fun. now you can idle on IRC 24/7 - RMG __________________ I don't care if you like me or not. I just want a hug!

Jun 9, 2003, 03:41 AM	#14
maradong macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Luxembourg	good idea to keep it open year-round.

Jun 9, 2003, 11:33 AM	#16
timb macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003	sigh This means I have to sit on ANOTHER network, I'm already on Undernet, efnet, 757, Newnet and Freenode, should have just picked Freenode, it has tons of Mac chans on it. Ehhh anyway, bout time! -Tim

Jun 11, 2003, 12:58 AM	#19
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	I've been enjoying the IRC all day, in and out. Can't believe I haven't been doing this before now, but oh well. The instant feedback is nice, like on a MacWorld day or something... and it's just a random Tuesday with 13 or so days to go (not that I'm counting... ). __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

Jul 2, 2003, 09:52 AM	#21
snackdog macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI	IP address? My domain name server can't resolve irc.krono.net. What's its IP address?

Oct 2, 2003, 07:53 PM	#22
zach macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2003	i like this channel. I spend WAYYYY too much time on it. But the point of this post was that the stats (some rather funny, actually) are posted at http://lithium.tecknohost.com/~macrumors/ i'm zach. __________________ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz you, you're a history in rust

Oct 16, 2003, 06:16 AM	#23
Knox macrumors god Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK	Changes in MRChat v1.0.1, released 2003/10/15 : Base code updated to OpenMac 2.0.2 Bug fixed : MRChat now displays part messages when no reason is given Feature : When the channel is moderated (ie when a transcript of an event is taking place) MRChat now ignores all non-essential messages (join/part/nick/mode/kick) Several error messages cleaned up and clarified

Mar 2, 2004, 10:36 AM	#25
encro macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2002 Location: bendigo.victoria.au	A brilliant IRC client is Colloquy. The latest beta's are really well designed, fast and stable. Thanks to kenshin on the #camino channel (irc.mozilla.org) for putting me on to this one. Last edited by encro : Mar 4, 2004 at 05:00 AM.

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