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<li><p>Attribution</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/correspondents/0311.html">Clacke</a> - <a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=2169">HPR Episode 2169 on Matrix</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thelovebug.org/">Dave Lee</a> - Helped a great deal in getting me on board with Matrix bridging. Check out his other podcasts at <a href="https://otherside.network/">The Other Side Podcast Network</a></li>
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<li><p><a href="matrix.org">Matrix.org</a> is a Free, open source, and decentralized messaging system. One of the strong points of this system is its ability to <a href="https://matrix.org/bridges">bridge</a> multiple protocols together into one interface.</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://about.riot.im/">Riot.im</a></p></li>
<li><p>Bridging to Freenode's IRC server is built into Matrix.org. If you already have a registered Nick on Freenode it is a simple process to associate your Matrix and Freenode accounts.</p></li>
<li><p>Steps to bridge to a Freenode IRC room</p>
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<li>Start a direct message with @freenode_NickServ:matrix.org and send the command <code>identify nick pass</code> (replacing nick and pass with your credentials).</li>
<li>Direct message @appservice-irc:matrix.org with the command <code>!storepass nick:pass</code></li>
<li>Join the room #freenode_#oggcastplanet:matrix.org. <em>You can really join any room on freenode with #freenode_#CHANNAME:matrix.org</em></li>
<li>PROFIT!!!!</li>
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