Here's a few ideas you can try out:
1) There are a number of java applets on the web that will connect you to irc.
I'm not sure if this would get you past your firewall but it's worth a try.
2) If you have access to port 22, then setup ssh on your home machine, then ssh
in and use BitchX to connect to irc.
3) I don't know what you do, but tell your sys. admin that you need help with
something and that there is an irc channel devoted to that topic. Then maybe he
will give you access.
Good luck,
Jesse
Quoting Jarrod Major <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Hey Jacob,
>
> After looking over the info in that link you provided I deduce that it is
> in
> fact a firewall issue. Sigh, oh well. Just a time waster anyhow.
>
> The real test will be at home.
>
> J
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 2:18 PM
> Subject: Re: (clug-talk) IRC
>
>
> > some general IRC tips:
> >
> > - most IRC servers require ident and some computers behind firewalls have
> > trouble with this, so make sure it is turned on in your IRC client config
> and
> > accessible through your network.
> >
> > - some clients who have host masks that can't be resolved can be denied
> access
> > to a server.
> >
> > - many IRC servers only allow host masks that originate from certain
> > netwroks/geographical locations.
> >
> > - Here's a link describing most common problems
> > http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/connectprob.html
> >
> > Most problems I find can be resolved by either some network
> reconfiguration
> > (if possible), bouncing your connection or researching the network you
> are
> > trying to access (most large, major IRC networks have at least one server
> that
> > you should be able to access).
> > Regards,
> > Jacob
> >
> > Quoting Jarrod Major <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> >
> > > Hey Cade,
> > >
> > > I'm using KVIrc and that is actually what I have entered as my server.
> It
> > > resolves the IP to 205.213.108.105.
> > >
> > > When I go to connect to the server I get the following error messages:
> > > [Socket error] Connection refused by remote host
> > > Connection attempt failed (irc.freenode.net)
> > >
> > > What do you use for IRC, I also have KSirc but KVIrc looked more
> feature
> > > rich.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the prompt reply!
> > >
> > > Jarrod
> > >
> > > On Wednesday 21 August 2002 13:45, you wrote:
> > > > Try connecting to irc.freenode.net rather than just freenode.net.
> > > >
> > > > $ host irc.freenode.net
> > > > irc.freenode.net has address 205.213.108.105
> > > > irc.freenode.net has address 212.84.209.27
> > > > irc.freenode.net has address 216.218.240.132
> > > > irc.freenode.net has address 134.102.206.163
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Cade Cairns
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Jarrod Major wrote:
> > > > > It's been a while since I have done any serious IRC and since it
> appears
> > > > > there is some interesting things going on there I have wanted to
> get
> in
> > > > > on it.
> > > > >
> > > > > I tried a month back and got in successfully and was chatting it up
> with
> > > > > some other members. Today I have tried to get on with my Laptop at
> work
> > > > > and I cannot seem to make a connection. Cannot seem to resolve the
> host
> > > > > or something.
> > > > >
> > > > > I checked openprojects.net and found it is now freenode.net and
> that
> > > this
> > > > > is the new IRC as well. I tried that as a server name and still
> cannot
> > > > > seem to get in.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any pointers for me? I'm really feeling dumb today so bear with me.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jarrod
> > > > >
> > > > > FYI, I have also tried to connect from my Office terminal which is
> a
> > > > > Winbloze machine. No love there either.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
