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+# Using the Freenode IRC channel
+
+use any IRC client, connect to the irc.freenode.net server and
+join the #libre-soc channel. you will need to register a nick
+(instructions are online)
+
+it is also useful to use an IRC "bouncer" - bnc4you provide one
+for free to freenode users.
+
+* join ##bnc4you
+* send this message "-addznc {YOURIDENT} {YOURNICK}
+* check DMs from an account b4u-Service
+* create a new server connection back in your IRC client using the
+ details received. they will be something like
+ freebnc.bnc4you.xyz/1234 {password}
+