Download the latest IRC chat software
compatible with your operating system.
Install the program to a directory on
your computer.
While connected to the internet
through your provider, activate the IRC program.
When you open the IRC program, you'll
see a window called "Options."
Enter the following:
IRC Servers - ALL
(next line) Rootsweb
Your Name (Please use your real name
Your E-Mail ID
A Screen Name you wish to be called -
please use your real first name as your nickname. We can teach you how to change
that while in the chat room, if you wish.
A secondary Screen Name to be used in
case someone online already has your name.
Then click on ADD
Enter the following:
Description: Rootsweb
IRC Server: irc.rootsweb.com
Port(s): 6667
A password is unnecessary.
Click OK
Click Connect to Server -
Once connected, you will be in the
"Lobby." It may take a minute for the
connection, so don't worry.
Once connected, you will see:
Welcome to the
IIGSnet/RootsWebnet IRC Network
You can then join whatever room you
want. MS folks meet in #msgw
To join that room, type:
/join #msgw
Hit Enter
If it's Thursday between 9:00-10:00pm
CT, you should be in the chat room with everyone else!!