diff --git a/opensource/get-help.md b/opensource/get-help.md index d2bd636af4..461d07f927 100644 --- a/opensource/get-help.md +++ b/opensource/get-help.md @@ -4,214 +4,13 @@ keywords: IRC, Google group, Twitter, blog, Stackoverflow title: Where to chat or get help --- - - There are several communications channels you can use to chat with Docker community members and developers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Forum - The Docker Community Forum is for contributors and others working with Docker software or projects. -
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) -

- IRC a direct line to our most knowledgeable Docker users. - The #docker and #docker-dev group on - chat.freenode.net. IRC was first created in 1988. - So, it is a rich chat protocol but it can overwhelm new users. You can search - our chat archives. -

- Use our IRC quickstart guide below for easy ways to get started with IRC. -
Twitter - You can follow Docker's twitter - to get updates on our products. You can also tweet us questions or just - share blogs or stories. -
Stack Overflow - Stack Overflow has over 7000K Docker questions listed. We regularly - monitor Docker questions - and so do many other knowledgeable Docker users. -
+| Communications channel | Description | +|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------| +| [Docker Community Forums](https://forums.docker.com/) | A great place for contributors and others working with Docker software or projects to chat and ask questions. | +| [Docker Community Slack](https://dockr.ly/community) | Chat with other Docker users, as well as Docker employees. Be sure to join the `#docs` channel! | +| [@docker on Twitter](https://twitter.com/docker/) | Follow [@docker](https://twitter.com/docker/) to get updates on our products, tweet us questions or share blogs or stories. | +| [Stack Overflow](http://stackoverflow.com/search?tab=newest&q=docker) | Docker is a [hot topic](http://stackoverflow.com/search?tab=newest&q=docker) on Stack Overflow, and Docker engineers and expert users regularly contribute to these discussions. Join the conversation! | - -# IRC Quickstart - -The following instructions show you how to register with two web based IRC -tools. Use one illustrated here or find another. While these instructions are -only for two IRC web clients there are many IRC Clients available on most -platforms. - -## Webchat - -Using Webchat from Freenode.net is a quick and easy way to get chatting. To -register: - -1. In your browser open - [https://webchat.freenode.net](https://webchat.freenode.net){: target="_blank" class="_" }. - - ![Login to webchat screen](images/irc_connect.png) - -2. Fill out the form. - - | Field | Value | - |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------| - | Nickname | The short name you want to be known as on IRC chat channels. | - | Channels | The list of channels to join. Start with `#docker`. | - | reCAPTCHA | A field to protect against spammers. Enter the value shown. | - -3. Click on the "Connect" button. - - The browser connects you to Webchat. You'll see a lot of text. At the bottom of - the Webchat web page is a command line bar. Just above the command line bar - a message is shown asking you to register. - - ![Registration needed screen](images/irc_after_login.png) - -4. Register your nickname by entering the following command in the - command line bar: - - ```none - /msg NickServ REGISTER yourpassword youremail@example.com - ``` - - ![Registering screen](images/register_nic.png) - - This command line bar is also the entry field that you will use for entering - chat messages into IRC chat channels after you have registered and joined a - chat channel. - - After entering the `REGISTER` command, an email is sent to the email address - that you provided. This email will contain instructions for completing - your registration. - -5. Open your email client and look for the email. - - ![Login screen](images/register_email.png) - -6. Back in the browser, complete the registration according to the email by entering - the following command into the webchat command line bar: - - ```none - /msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER yournickname somecode - ``` - - Your nickname is now registered to chat on freenode.net. - -[Jump ahead to tips to join a docker channel and start chatting](get-help.md#tips). - -## IRCCloud - -IRCCloud is a web-based IRC client service that is hosted in the cloud. This is -a Freemium product, meaning the free version is limited and you can pay for more -features. To use IRCCloud: - -1. Click - [here](https://www.irccloud.com/invite?channel=%23docker&hostname=chat.freenode.net&port=6697){: target="_blank" class="_" } - to join the `#docker` channel on chat.freenode.net. - - The following web page is displayed in your browser: - - ![IRCCloud Register screen](images/irccloud-join.png) - -2. If this is your first time using IRCCloud, enter a valid email address in the - form. - - If you already registered with IRCCloud, select the **sign in here** link. - - You may have a cookie stored on your web browser that enables a quick - start **let's go** link instead of the above form. In this case, select the - **let's go** link and [jump ahead to start chatting](get-help.md#start-chatting). - -3. After entering your email address in the form, check your email for an invite - from IRCCloud and follow the instructions provided in the email. - -4. The instructions in the invite email take you to an IRCCloud Client web page in - your browser: - - ![IRCCloud](images/irccloud-register-nick.png) - - The message shown above indicates that you need to register your - nickname. - -5. To register your nickname, enter the following command into the command line bar - at the bottom of the IRCCloud client: - - ```none - /msg NickServ REGISTER yourpassword youremail@example.com - ``` - - This command line bar is for chatting and entering in IRC commands. - -6. Check your email for an invite to `freenode.net`: - - ![Login screen](images/register_email.png) - -7. Complete the registration according to the email. - - ```none - /msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER yournickname somecode - ``` - -## Tips - -The procedures in this section apply to both IRC clients. - -### Set a nickname - -Next time you return to log into chat, you may need to re-enter your password -on the command line using this command: - -```none -/msg NickServ identify -``` - -With Webchat if you forget or lose your password you'll need to join the -`#freenode` channel and request them to reset it for you. - -### Join a Docker Channel - -Join the `#docker` group using the following command in the command line bar of -your IRC Client: - -```none -/j #docker -``` - -You can also join the `#docker-dev` group. - -### Start chatting - -To ask questions to the group, type messages in the command line bar: - -![Web Chat Screen](images/irc_chat.png) - -## Learn more about IRC - -This quickstart gets started with IRC. If you find -IRC useful, there is more to learn. 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