#Wing-Commander is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) channel on the Beyondirc IRC network. To hook up to the IRC, you need an IRC client: that's the software that makes your connection, and helps you navigate once you connect.

The most popular of the IRC Clients is mIRC. You can download it for free by clicking on the mIRC icon below. If you are using Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or NT then need to download the 32bit version. If you are using Win3.x then you need to download the 16bit version.

Once the very simple installation is complete, run mIRC. You should get a window looking something like this

Type in all your details in the appropriate places and press the "Connect to IRC Server" button. You should see a whole bunch of messages flashing on the screen. IRC servers have a special service called Nickserv which can prevent anyone from using your specific nick, so if you get a message

If this is the message you get, try adding some numbers to the end of your nick. For instance if the nickname "Tiger" is taken, consider calling yourself "Tiger2000" or "Tiger98."

Now in the space where it lets you type things type this:

/join #wing-commander

That will take you directly to the #Wing-Commander channel. WELCOME! If you need help from there on please ask one of the OPS, (they are the people with an @ in front of their names). Beware there are certain rules

1. Please use respectful language and most importantly...
2. Have fun!

If you are a Mac user you will have to go here and download the Ircle irc client. Currently, there is not a Macintosh mIrc client made.

Welcome to the family of Wing Commander fans around the world.

If you have any additional questions about it, drop me an email and I'll do my best to bring you in for a safe landing.