Old DALnet SydLexia.com IRC channel

The official SydLexia.com IRC channel was established on July 24th, 2008. The channel is named #sydlexia and is located on DALnet.

How to get on IRC

Windows

1. Download and install MIRC.
2. Run MIRC. By default, it will connect you to a DALnet server.
3. Pick a username and whatnot.
4. When the channel window pops up, type in #sydlexia and join.
5. Alternatively, you can type "/join #sydlexia" into the status window to join.

Mac

1. FIXME

Linux

1. Install XChat or BitchX. Your distro of choice should have packages for both available.
2. Run the IRC client you installed.
3. Connect to DALnet. XChat will let you choose the DALnet server from a list. Type "/server irc.dal.net" in BitchX.
4. Pick a username. XChat asks you for your desired username. Type "/nick the_name_you_want" in BitchX.
5. Join the channel. XChat again asks for the channel, which is #sydlexia. Type "/join #sydlexia" in BitchX.

How to register you nick

If you want to prevent other people from using your nick you have to register it with DALnet. Here's a quick guide on how to do that:

1. Type "/nick your_nick" to choose the nickname.
2. Type "/msg nickserv@services.dal.net register your_password your_email_address" to register you nick.
3. You will receive a confirmation e-mail. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to make registration permanent.
4. That's it.

You can now identify yourself by typing "/msg nickserv@services.dal.net identify your_password" after you logged onto the server. For a full documentation read the DALnet NickServ Registration guide.