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There's an #octave channel on the freenode IRC servers.
There's an <b>#octave channel</b> on the libera.chat IRC servers. Ways to join:
 
# [https://web.libera.chat/#octave Webchat]
# With a chat client
#* [https://libera.chat/guides/registration Guideline for nick/account registration]
#* Setting up a cloak (hiding your IP address):<br>join <code>#libera-cloak</code> and say <code>!cloakme</code>
 


== Netiquette ==
== Netiquette ==
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: What happens in #octave stays in #octave.
: What happens in #octave stays in #octave.
; Just ask your question
; Just ask your question
: Do not ask to ask, do not ask if anyone knows how to use {{codeline|foo}}, just ask the question. It's the best way to know if anyone can help.
: It's the best way to know if anyone can help.
; No paste
; No paste
: Do not paste code on the channel. Use a paste service such as [http://agora.octave.org/snippet/ Agora], [http://bpaste.net/ bpaste], or [http://paste.debian.net/ paste]. Use [http://picpaste.com/ picpaste] for pictures.
: Do not paste code on the channel. Use a paste service such as [http://bpaste.net/ bpaste] or [http://paste.debian.net/ paste]. Use [https://imgur.com/ Imgur] for pictures.
; No private message without permission
; No private message without permission
: That's considered rude unless you know the other person. Always ask on the channel first and take the conversation to private.
: That's considered rude unless you know the other person. Always ask on the channel first and take the conversation to private.
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Latest revision as of 08:06, 8 October 2023

There's an #octave channel on the libera.chat IRC servers. Ways to join:

  1. Webchat
  2. With a chat client


NetiquetteEdit

#include <social-behaviour.h>
All other social rules apply, i.e., be nice, be respectful, be helpful, have fun.
No public logging
What happens in #octave stays in #octave.
Just ask your question
It's the best way to know if anyone can help.
No paste
Do not paste code on the channel. Use a paste service such as bpaste or paste. Use Imgur for pictures.
No private message without permission
That's considered rude unless you know the other person. Always ask on the channel first and take the conversation to private.