Hi guys, I certainly wouldn't want to see IRC replace any of the DB2 mailing lists, which have proved very useful over the years. I'll still be participating as best I can in the lists.
IRC is much more spontaneous and interactive than e-mail lists; e-mail lists are much better for studied thought and detailed technical explanations. In that sense I think they are complimentary. What "inspired" me to give an IRC channel a try is the experience I've had on the #mysql channel. There's always lively chat about database issues, and always someone willing to answer a question. It is a bit like the chat in the corridors of an IDUG conference, rather than the technical sessions themselves. I know there are issues around firewalls which may restrict a lot of people accessing it from work. I also feel that IRC may be more used by LUW people than by z/OS people, and may even encourage people who are used to MySQL and Access to look at DB2 !!! But I stand to be proved wrong. Phil On Thu, 2002-11-14 at 16:22, Krawetzky, Peter J wrote: > It's also a firewall issue. Some companies may block the port number being > used for IRC. I would hate to see this email list diminish in favor of IRC. > I really hope that is not the intent. > > Peter J. Krawetzky > IBM Certified Solution Expert DB2 UDB V7.1 Database Administration for Unix, > Windows and OS/2 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rohn Solecki [mailto:rohn.solecki@;MTS.CA] > Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 10:58 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Experimental IRC Channel #ibmdb2 > > > Philip, I'm not trying to 'rain on your parade' or anything, just looking > for more info. I haven't used IRC yet, I just know it as at a high level as > an online text chat system ... > > What do you see as the advantage(s) of IRC over the DB2-L list? I can think > of a couple, speed being the main one. But being an 'old fart' who hasn't > used IRC yet, it seems like it also has 2 main disadvantages > > - no archive > - not as many people online > > Can you bring me up to speed, so I can figure out if I want/need to try it? > Thanks. > > > > > "Philip Nelson > (DBA)" To: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <teamdba@ATTGLOBA cc: > L.NET> Subject: Experimental IRC > Channel #ibmdb2 > Sent by: DB2 Data > Base Discussion > List > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > LASSOC.COM> > > > > > > Guys, > > As an experiment of usefulness, I've set up an IRC channel for DB2 > discussions. > > Not sure whether DB2ers will use this, but there no better way to find out > than give it a go. > > For those who don't know IRC is a "chat" mechanism where people can discuss > electronically a topic. > > You'll need an IRC client : free examples are XChat (Unix) or VisualIRC > (Windows). The latter you can download from www.tucows.com. > > Once you have the client installed you need to connect to server - > > irc.freenode.net > > The channel to join is called #ibmdb2. > > See you there. > > If it is successful then I may arrange to move it somewhere else (freenode > is mainly for Open Source project chat) > > Phil > -- > Philip Nelson (DBA) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Nelson Database Consulting Limited > > ================================================ > To change your subscription options or to cancel your subscription visit the > DB2-L webpage at http://listserv.ylassoc.com. The owners of the list can be > reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the exclusive use of the > person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential or > privileged information. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended > recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that > any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If > you think that you have received this e-mail in error, please advise the > sender by reply e-mail of the error and then delete this e-mail immediately. > Thank you. Aetna > > ================================================ > To change your subscription options or to cancel your subscription visit the DB2-L >webpage at http://listserv.ylassoc.com. The owners of the list can be reached at >[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Philip Nelson (DBA) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nelson Database Consulting Limited - ::: When replying to the list, please use 'Reply-All' and make sure ::: a copy goes to the list ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). *** To unsubscribe, send 'unsubscribe' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** For more information, check http://www.db2eug.uni.cc
