IRC

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is one of the primary avenues of communication for those involved at all levels with the Gentoo project. Since chat messages are sent and received almost instantly using IRC can quicken collaboration processes. IRC is well suited for user support, but should only be relied upon when clear answers cannot be found by using a search engine or on the Wiki. In the Gentoo project, many of the sub-projects use the Freenode network to host project related channels. These channels are used for tracking changes, discussing features, planning and meetings, support, and interpersonal communication.

Recommended software
The following table contains some recommended IRC software:

External resources

 * https://freenode.net/ - The largest IRC network providing discussion facilities for the Free and Open Source Software communities, not-for-profit organizations, and related communities.
 * https://gchat.gentooligans.com/ - The behavior policy of the channel.