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A channel is available on the IRC network called AIDS/HIV+2. This chat channel has been
set up to offer friendly, uncensored chat, support, and information for anyone involved or
concerned around all aspect of HIV/AIDS.The channel is registered on both Undernet and
Chatnet. The channel does not just offer information chat & advice, but is also a
place to meet people and make friends with people who have similar outlooks and
backgrounds. Internet Relay Chat is a way for people to meet and chat in groups or 1 2 1
over the internet. To do this if you are using a PC, you will need an IRC client program
like mIRC or pirch
If you are using a Mac, have a look here.
We have now been going for well over two years and you will meet lots of lovely people who
visit the channel regularly. In February '97 we had our first channel 'gathering' in
Phoenix Arizona which was attended by around 30 people. It was such a great success! You
can see some photo's taken of this event on RichardSF's pages, and Johntee's pages.
Richard has also has more info about the channel & how to use mac software & WebTV
got get to us, you will find that Here.
There have been many other smaller gatherings, and one second 'big' one in San francisco in March 1998. There are some photo's of that on the following pages:
Richard's Pics1
Richard's Pics2
Richard's Pics3
Richard's Pics4
There are many IRC servers available for the Undernet network, you will receive a list
of those with your copy of mIRC or pirch. A few Chatnet server
addresses are :
jnb.com
Frogn.NO.ChatNet.Org
WalnutCreek.CA.US.ChatNet.Org
