From 4587a0ac336201796f18ab0ea2bab8a6074b1e8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Thompson Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:15:28 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] README: Move wasp-os community chat to libera.chat We also update the recommendation for those new to IRC to use a matrix/IRC bridge instead of a simple IRC web client since that should make the community a bit more interactive. If you are curious about the move to libera.chat take a look at the Linux Weekly News summary of the beginning of the end (https://lwn.net/Articles/857140/ ) together with these testimonials about the behaviour of the new freenode staff which I think makes clear we have reached the end of the end: * https://nedbatchelder.com/blog/202106/goodbye_freenode.html * https://www.fsf.org/news/update-to-the-fsf-and-gnus-plan-to-move-irc-channels-to-libera.chat * https://twitter.com/irccloud/status/1404153550159159298 So... we're moving... and sorry for not making this decision sooner! Signed-off-by: Daniel Thompson --- README.rst | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index 90343e8..b96f77a 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -73,12 +73,14 @@ Community The wasp-os community is centred around the `github project `_ and is supplemented with instant messaging via the #wasp-os IRC channel at -freenode.net. +libera.chat . -If you are unfamiliar with IRC we recommend the -`offical freenode web client `_. Choose -a nickname, leave *I have a password* unchecked, set the *Channel* to -**#wasp-os** and click **Start**. That's it! +If you are unfamiliar with IRC and don't have a preferred client then +we recommend connecting to libera.chat using the +`matrix/IRC bridge `_. +The matrix bridge will allow us to receive messages whilst offline. Follow +the link above and, if you do not already have a matrix account, register +yourself. That should be enough to get you chatting! Videos ------