Weechat is a popular IRC client that enables users to communicate with others via chatrooms or one-on-one messages. Here is an easy-to-use guide on how to install Weechat on your Arch Linux system.
Open up the terminal.
Type the following command to update the package lists on the system.
sudo pacman -Syu
sudo pacman -S weechat
It will take a few minutes to complete the installation process.
After the installation process is complete, type the below command to launch Weechat:
weechat
Once launched, you will see a screen displaying the Weechat interface.
Press "Enter" to get started and enter "/server add irc.freenode.net" to add Freendone server as an example.
/server add irc.freenode.net
/connect irc.freenode.net
After successfully connecting to the server, you can start chatting with others.
You can also configure Weechat to your liking by typing “/set” followed by the name of the option you want to change.
Installing Weechat on Arch Linux is a quick and easy process. Follow the above steps, and you'll be using Weechat to chat with your friends and colleagues in no time.
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