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If you have the [http://rtcomm.garage.maemo.org/ Internet Communications Software Update for N8x0], otherwise known as rtcomm, installed, you have an [[IRC]] client available to you on your tablet.

== Adding a server ==

*In control panel, accounts select New. Select service type IRC and press next.
[[Image:IRC_Service.png]]

Enter a Nick name and Server and press Finish. The nick name must be unique to the server.

[[Image:IRC_UserName.png]]

Now you should have an IRC service in your list of accounts.

== Connecting to a channel ==

Start a New Chat. Under the chat menu, select Enter chat room...

[[Image:IRC_EnterChatRoom.png]]

You will be prompted to select an account. Select the account you entered in the previous step.

[[Image:IRC_ConnectingSelectAccount.png]]

Next you will be prompted for a Room name, such as #maemo.

[[Image:IRC_ConnectingEnterChatRoom.png]]

== Chat ==

Now you are in the channel. On the left is the list of users present, on the right is the conversation. Enter your messages on the bottom.

[[Image:IRC_ChatRoom.png]]

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