No, it's ok, I didn't drop my jaw or roll my eyes, or exhale :P
IRC is basically a chatroom network. So when you get to webchat.freenode.net, you'll be greeted and asked for a nickname and a channel. Choose a nickname that we can identify you with :) The channel should be #trinity-desktop-meeting, with the # included.
Enter in the captcha, hit connect, and type away! :)
PS: The main chatroom is #trinity-desktop
First time for everything...
I'm looking at the K-Menu and see KSirc IRC Client.
I start the app.
From the Connections menu I select New Server.
In the Server/QuickConnect box I type webchat.freenode.net.
A window opens saying "Connectiong to webchat.freenode.net port 6667..."
Then "Can't connect to host: Connection refused" repeatedly.
What next?
Darrell