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|[[Image:Konversation13_1.png|thumb|350px]]||'''Konversation''' is a user-friendly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat Internet Relay Chat] (IRC) client.
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== Introduction == <!--T:58-->
 
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If you are new to IRC (Internet Relay Chat), you need an application that's easy to set up.  If you have used IRC before, you may well need power features.  '''Konversation''' is the perfect answer to both these problems.
 
== Konversation for the new IRC user == <!--T:60-->
 
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Start '''Konversation''' from your menu and you are immediately presented with the Server List screen.
 
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[[Image:KonviServers.png]]
 
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# It is possible to list many servers here, but the default, Freenode, is already set up -
# Consequently you can ignore the buttons for adding or editing channels.
# Click <menuchoice>Connect</menuchoice> and you will see your connection being set up.
 
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The first time you use '''Konversation''' you will be invited to edit your identity.
 
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|Nicknames must be unique, so it is wise to list a few variations on your chosen nickname, so that if one fails, the next one will be used. In the box below "nickname" enter a nickname you would like to use, and click '''Add'''. The '''Move Up''' and '''Move Down''' buttons will change the order in which '''Konversation''' moves to the next if a nickname is unavailable.<!--}-->
 
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At the bottom of the dialog is a section named "Auto Identify". This is for servers which require a user to authenticate to prevent unauthorized access, and for networks which use "services" (called ''NickServ''). ''NickServ'' is typically used by a server to reserve nicknames so that they may not by used by others than to whom the nickname is registered. Select the authentication type and supply a password.
 
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<!--{-->It is not necessary to make any entries on the <menuchoice>Away</menuchoice> and <menuchoice>Advanced</menuchoice> tabs.
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All that remains is for you to join the channel of your choice.  The format is simple -  for a distro channel, <code>/join #mageia-kde</code>, for a country channel <code>/join #kde-fi</code>, or maybe you want help with an application? <code>/join #konversation</code>
 
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A list of useful channels is on [[Special:myLanguage/IRC_Channels|the IRC channel page]].
 
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That's everything that's necessary.  There are, however, a few things that are a real convenience, so worth considering now.
 
=== Conveniences === <!--T:71-->
Konversation offers to place user-defined buttons into the chat window, so there is no need to memorize all those IRC instructions, as is often the case with inferior IRC clients employing a CLI or frugal TUI.
 
==== Auto-join channels ==== <!--T:72-->
 
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Most people use a few channels regularly, so it's worth while setting them to load whenever you start '''Konversation'''.  For each channel that you find useful on a regular basis, right-click on the channel's tab and select <menuchoice>Join on Connect</menuchoice>
 
==== Play a sound when someone wants your attention ==== <!--T:74-->
 
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On the same right-click menu on tabs, <menuchoice>Enable Notifications</menuchoice>.  Then, go to <menuchoice>Settings -> Configure Notifications</menuchoice>.  There is quite a long list of actions that can trigger a notification.  You may wish to add a flag (which blinks the tab when the event occurs) for less important events, but I would recommend setting a sound notification for the following events:
* Query - someone wants a private conversation with you.
* Private Message - you have received a private message.
* Nickname written - if your name is being used in a conversation you probably need to be part of the conversation.
 
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That's it!  Join a few channels and get to know people.  When you want to get to know '''Konversation''' better, <menuchoice>Help -> Konversation Handbook</menuchoice> will introduce you to the many other features.
 
== Konversation for the more experienced user == <!--T:78-->


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'''Konversation''' is a user-friendly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat Internet Relay Chat (IRC)] client, giving you access to a large number of chat rooms dedicated to all manner of topics, including user support for KDE and most distributions. While ideally suited to users new to IRC, it also provides many powerful features for advanced IRC users, allowing you to gently grow your IRC chops during use. Tight integration with KDE, including support for connecting users in chat rooms to KDE Addressbook entries, makes for the best possible IRC experience for KDE workspace users.
Tight integration with KDE, including support for connecting users in chat rooms to KDE Addressbook entries, makes for the best possible IRC experience for KDE workspace users.


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'''Konversation''' is part of KDE's [http://extragear.kde.org Extragear] suite of applications, and its homepage is found [http://konversation.kde.org here].
'''Konversation''' is one of KDE's independently released applications, and its homepage is found [http://konversation.kde.org here].


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=== Features Overview === <!--T:19-->


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* Per-channel encoding settings for international users.
* Per-channel encoding settings for international users.
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* Bookmarking support.


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* File transfer support.
* File transfer (DCC) support.


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* Auto-away support.
* Auto-away support.


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* Blowfish encryption support.
* Bookmarking support.
 
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* KDE Addressbook integration.


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* On Screen Display for notifications.
* On Screen Display for notifications.


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* Configurable theming.
* KDE Addressbook integration.
 
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* Flood protection.


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* Collaborative drawing (think "multiplayer [[Special:mylanguage/KolourPaint|KolourPaint]]").
* Collaborative drawing (think "multiplayer [[Special:mylanguage/KolourPaint|KolourPaint]]").


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* URL logger.
* URL logger.


* Auto-replace.
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* Auto-replace in incoming and outgoing messages.


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* Various bundled scripts, e.g. a "now playing" one.
* Various bundled scripts, e.g. a "now playing" one.


==Get Konversation== <!--T:22-->
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* Configurable theming.
 
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* Flood protection.
 
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* Blowfish encryption support.
 
=== Get Konversation === <!--T:22-->
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All releases in source form</translate>]]
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==Usage information== <!--T:26-->
=== Usage information === <!--T:26-->


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* [[Special:mylanguage/Konversation/Browsers|<translate><!--T:30-->
Web browsers and Konversation</translate>]]
Web browsers and Konversation</translate>]]
* [[Special:mylanguage/Konversation/Configuring_SASL_authentication|<translate><!--T:79-->
Configuring SASL authentication</translate>]]


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===Advanced usage=== <!--T:31--></translate>
=== Advanced usage === <!--T:31--></translate>


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==Links== <!--T:33-->
 
=== Links === <!--T:33-->


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* [http://konversation.kde.org Konversation website]
* [https://konversation.kde.org/ Konversation website]
 
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* [http://kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=9927 Konversation on KDE-Apps.org]


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* Get in touch: [https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/konversation-devel konversation-devel Mailing List], [irc://chat.freenode.net/konversation #konversation on Freenode]
* Get in touch: [https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/konversation-devel konversation-devel Mailing List], [irc://irc.libera.chat/konversation #konversation on Libera Chat]


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* [http://bugs.kde.org/ File a wish or bug report]
* [https://bugs.kde.org/enter_bug.cgi?format=guided&amp;product=konversation File a wish or bug report]


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* [http://bugs.kde.org/buglist.cgi?product=konversation&component=general&component=ircview&bug_status=UNCONFIRMED&bug_status=NEW&bug_status=ASSIGNED&bug_status=REOPENED List of open bugs and wishes]
* [https://bugs.kde.org/buglist.cgi?product=konversation&component=general&component=ircview&bug_status=UNCONFIRMED&bug_status=NEW&bug_status=ASSIGNED&bug_status=REOPENED List of open bugs and wishes]


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* Browse the source: [http://projects.kde.org/projects/extragear/network/konversation/repository KDE 4 version], [http://websvn.kde.org/branches/extragear/kde3/network/konversation/ KDE 3 version]
* Browse the source: [https://commits.kde.org/konversation Repository]


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* Changelogs: [http://projects.kde.org/projects/konversation/repository/revisions/master/entry/ChangeLog KDE 4 version] (active development), [http://websvn.kde.org/branches/extragear/kde3/network/konversation/ChangeLog?view=markup KDE 3 version] (no further development)
* [[Konversation/Konvi2x|The Future Konversation]] (under stalled development).


== Keywords == <!--T:12-->
== Keywords == <!--T:12-->

Latest revision as of 17:39, 11 October 2023

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This page has been proposed for deletion for the following reason:
duplicate the konversation handbook is extensive, this offers nothing new. Please find the Konversation handbook here https://docs.kde.org/index.php?application=&package=konversation
Please use the discussion section of this page to voice your opinion on this.
 Konversation is a user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.

Introduction

If you are new to IRC (Internet Relay Chat), you need an application that's easy to set up. If you have used IRC before, you may well need power features. Konversation is the perfect answer to both these problems.

Konversation for the new IRC user

Start Konversation from your menu and you are immediately presented with the Server List screen.

  1. It is possible to list many servers here, but the default, Freenode, is already set up -
  2. Consequently you can ignore the buttons for adding or editing channels.
  3. Click Connect and you will see your connection being set up.

The first time you use Konversation you will be invited to edit your identity.

Nicknames must be unique, so it is wise to list a few variations on your chosen nickname, so that if one fails, the next one will be used. In the box below "nickname" enter a nickname you would like to use, and click Add. The Move Up and Move Down buttons will change the order in which Konversation moves to the next if a nickname is unavailable.

At the bottom of the dialog is a section named "Auto Identify". This is for servers which require a user to authenticate to prevent unauthorized access, and for networks which use "services" (called NickServ). NickServ is typically used by a server to reserve nicknames so that they may not by used by others than to whom the nickname is registered. Select the authentication type and supply a password.

It is not necessary to make any entries on the Away and Advanced tabs.

All that remains is for you to join the channel of your choice. The format is simple - for a distro channel, /join #mageia-kde, for a country channel /join #kde-fi, or maybe you want help with an application? /join #konversation

A list of useful channels is on the IRC channel page.

That's everything that's necessary. There are, however, a few things that are a real convenience, so worth considering now.

Conveniences

Konversation offers to place user-defined buttons into the chat window, so there is no need to memorize all those IRC instructions, as is often the case with inferior IRC clients employing a CLI or frugal TUI.

Auto-join channels

Most people use a few channels regularly, so it's worth while setting them to load whenever you start Konversation. For each channel that you find useful on a regular basis, right-click on the channel's tab and select Join on Connect

Play a sound when someone wants your attention

On the same right-click menu on tabs, Enable Notifications. Then, go to Settings -> Configure Notifications. There is quite a long list of actions that can trigger a notification. You may wish to add a flag (which blinks the tab when the event occurs) for less important events, but I would recommend setting a sound notification for the following events:

  • Query - someone wants a private conversation with you.
  • Private Message - you have received a private message.
  • Nickname written - if your name is being used in a conversation you probably need to be part of the conversation.

That's it! Join a few channels and get to know people. When you want to get to know Konversation better, Help -> Konversation Handbook will introduce you to the many other features.

Konversation for the more experienced user

Tight integration with KDE, including support for connecting users in chat rooms to KDE Addressbook entries, makes for the best possible IRC experience for KDE workspace users.

Konversation is one of KDE's independently released applications, and its homepage is found here.

Features Overview

  • Easy management of multiple IRC user identities.
  • Multiple server connections.
  • SSL support.
  • Per-channel encoding settings for international users.
  • File transfer (DCC) support.
  • Auto-away support.
  • Bookmarking support.
  • On Screen Display for notifications.
  • KDE Addressbook integration.
  • Collaborative drawing (think "multiplayer KolourPaint").
  • URL logger.
  • Auto-replace in incoming and outgoing messages.
  • Various bundled scripts, e.g. a "now playing" one.
  • Configurable theming.
  • Flood protection.
  • Blowfish encryption support.

Get Konversation

Usage information

Advanced usage


Links

Keywords

Internet Relay Chat, IRC client, chat, communication, extragear

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