If you are on windows, take a look at www.mirc.com (30 day trial).
If you're on Mac, try http://colloquy.info/ -OR-

For a free IRC client - capable of attaching to just about any other IM program as well.
http://www.pidgin.im/downloads.php/

For real time F@H help or just to chat:
irc.freenode.net is the server name
#F@H is the channel name.

irc.freenode.net is a default server on pidgin - making it easier to connect.
Just type (without the quotes) "/join #F@H" to enter.

For some basic IRC commands try:
http://www.mirc.com/ircintro.html


patermann's F@H Weekly stats (abridged) are mirrored at the Castle Gate:
http://groups.msn.com/TheCastleGate/qwwklystats35586castlecops.msnw

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