This is a basic tutorial showing you how to use XChat on a PC to access the SRP IRC chat.
Steps
1. Download the latest XChat
here and install it on your PC.
2. Run XChat for the first time.
3. The XChat: Network List window pops up.
On this page, put in the Nick name you want to use (your SRP nickname), as well as filling in the Second and Third Choices. You may put in your given name in the Real name area. You can also select the "Skip network list on startup" option.
4. In the "Networks" area, scroll down to FreeNode and click on it. Then click the "Edit..." button.
5. The XChat: Edit FreeNode window pops up.
On this page, select the "Auto connect to this network at startup" option, and beside "Favorite channels:" put in #srp.
6. Click the "Close" button - closing the Edit FreeNode window.
7. Click the "Connect" button - closing the Network List window and this should connect you to the chat!
Now when you run XChat it will automatically log you into the SRP chat room.
----------
THANK YOU AaronX for allowing me to blatantly plagiarize your Colloquy post to create this post. 