\input texinfo                  @c -*- mode: texinfo -*-
@c %**start of header
@setfilename riece-en.info
@settitle Riece -- An IRC client for Emacsen --
@c %**end of header
@include version-en.texi
@c @documentlanguage en

@dircategory GNU Emacs Lisp
@direntry
* Riece-en: (riece-en).   An IRC client for Emacsen
@end direntry

@ifinfo
This file describes Riece.

Copyright (C) 2003,2004,2005 Daiki Ueno.

Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document
under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or
any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no
Invariant Sections, with no Front-Cover Texts, and with no Back-Cover
Texts.  A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNU
Free Documentation License".
@end ifinfo

@tex

@titlepage
@title Riece

@author by Daiki Ueno
@page

@vskip 0pt plus 1filll
Copyright @copyright{} 2003,2004,2005 Daiki Ueno.

Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document
under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or
any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no
Invariant Sections, with no Front-Cover Texts, and with no Back-Cover
Texts.  A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNU
Free Documentation License".
@end titlepage
@page

@end tex

@node Top, Overview, (dir), (dir)
@top Riece user's manual

This manual documents Riece version @value{VERSION}. In addition to this
manual, you may find useful information about Riece from Riece's official
home page @uref{http://www.nongnu.org/riece/}.

@menu
* Overview::                    Read me first.
* Getting started::             Let's talk with other people.
* Basic usage::                 
* Index::                       
* Function Index::              
* Variable Index::              
@end menu

@node Overview, Getting started, Top, Top
@chapter Overview

Riece is a user interface for IRC (Internet Relay Chat).  You should
spell it with the first letter capitalized and pronounce it as /ri:s/.

The features of Riece are as follows:

@itemize @bullet
@item
Several IRC servers may be used at the same time.

@item
Many features built upon the extension mechanism called add-on.
Currently 30 such add-ons are available.

@item
Installation is easy.  Riece doesn't depend on other packages.

@item
Setup is easy.  Automatically save/restore the configuration.

@item
Step-by-step instructions are included.

@item
Mostly compliant with the latest IRC client protocol (RFC 2812).
@end itemize

@node Getting started, Basic usage, Overview, Top
@chapter Getting started

To start Riece, follow the instruction below:

@enumerate
@item
@kbd{M-x load-library riece}

@item
@kbd{M-x riece}
@end enumerate

In case that @samp{Cannot open load file: riece} is signalled in (1),
you should probably have an installation problem.  If you installed
Riece from source tarball, please read README again.  If you are
trying to use a package distribution, check out the documentation.

Once Riece started successfully, you will be asked the name of the IRC
server to connect.  IRC servers publicly available are taken from the
Web pages of IRC networks:

@itemize @bullet
@item http://irc.kyoto-u.ac.jp
@item http://freenode.net
@end itemize

You may see the following message:

@example
Nickname "ueno" already in use.  Choose a new one: 
@end example

In IRC, users are identified by @emph{nicknames}.  If the nickname you
selected has already used by another person, you must select the new one.

In IRC, users join the @emph{channels} to start multi user
conversation.  To join a channel, type @kbd{C-c j}.  On IRCnet, there
is a channel named @samp{#Riece} where you can do some tests to get
experienced with Riece.

After you joined a channel, the layout of windows are changed to the
following:

@example
+-----+-----------------+
|     |                 |
|     |                 |
| (1) |       (2)       |
|     |                 |
|     |                 |
+-----+-----------------+
|     |       (4)       |
|     +-----------------+
| (3) |                 |
|     |       (5)       |
|     |                 |
+-----+-----------------+
@end example

You can send messages by entering messages in (4).  Messages from
other persons are shown in (2).

@node Basic usage, Index, Getting started, Top
@chapter Basic usage

To start Riece, you just type @kbd{M-x riece}.  Then you will prompted
for the name of an IRC server.  A typical IRC network may consist of
several IRC servers and you will need to pick up appropriate one.  Most
of IRC networks provide a list of available servers on their Web pages:

@itemize @bullet
@item http://irc.kyoto-u.ac.jp
@item http://freenode.net
@end itemize

If your nickname is taken, you will be asked to use different one.  The
initial nickname can be set via the variable @code{riece-nickname}.  By
default, your nickname is generated from your login name.
@vindex riece-nickname

After successfully connecting to an IRC server, you can join a channel
and talk with people there.  To join a channel, type @kbd{C-c j}.  By
the way there is a channel called @samp{#Riece} on IRCnet, so feel free
to use it for testing.

Now you enter a message and it will be seen by everyone else on the
channel.  Messages from other people will appear on the top-left window.

@menu
* Windows::                     
* Indicators::                  
* Commands::                    
* Connecting to multiple servers::  
@end menu

@node Windows, Indicators, Basic usage, Basic usage
@section Windows

By default, Riece uses 5 windows to inform user of his status:

@example
+-----+-----------------+
|     |                 |
|     |                 |
| (1) |       (2)       |
|     |                 |
|     |                 |
+-----+-----------------+
|     |       (4)       |
|     +-----------------+
| (3) |                 |
|     |       (5)       |
|     |                 |
+-----+-----------------+
@end example

Each window is used for different purpose:

@enumerate
@item
"user list window" (@samp{*Users XXX*}).  Users on the current
channel are listed in this window.

@item
"channel window" (@samp{*Channel XXX*}).  This window keeps
dialogues on the current channel.

@item
"channel list window" (@samp{*Channels*}).  All channels you are
joined are listed in this window.

@item
"command window" (@samp{*Commands*}).  This window is used for either
sending messages or issueing commands.

@item
"others buffer" (@samp{*Others*}).  This window displays dialogues on
channels except the current channel.
@end enumerate

@node Indicators, Commands, Windows, Basic usage
@section Indicators

Indicators are characters which indicate your status.  Usually they are
put on the left side of the modeline like:

@example
Riece: --- ueno #Riece [n]
@end example

In this case, @samp{---} are indicators.  From left to right their
meanings are:

@enumerate
@item
You are not "away". (If you marked yourself as "away", it would be
@samp{A})

@item
You are not an IRC operator. (If you entered operator mode, it would be
@samp{O})

@item
The channel window is not locked.
(If it was locked, it would be @samp{F}.  If it was locked until next
send, it would be @samp{f})
@end enumerate

@node Commands, Connecting to multiple servers, Indicators, Basic usage
@section Commands

The buffer used for sending messages is called "command buffer".
You can issue various commands from the command buffer.

@subsection IRC commands
@table @kbd
@item RET
@findex riece-command-enter-message
Send the current line. (@code{riece-command-enter-message})
@item C-RET
@findex riece-command-enter-message-as-notice
Send the current line as NOTICE. (@code{riece-command-enter-message-as-notice})
@item C-c j
@findex riece-command-join
Join a channel. (@code{riece-command-join})
@item C-c C-p
@findex riece-command-part
Part from a channel. (@code{riece-command-part})
@item C-c p
@findex riece-command-enter-message-to-user
Send the current line to particular
user. (@code{riece-command-enter-message-to-user})
@item C-c q
@findex riece-command-quit
Quit from IRC. (@code{riece-command-quit})
@item C-c n
@findex riece-command-change-nickname
Change your nickname. (@code{riece-command-change-nickname})
@item C-c f
@findex riece-command-finger
Get information of a user. (@code{riece-command-finger})
@item C-c C-k
@findex riece-command-kick
Kick a user from the current channel. (@code{riece-command-kick})
@item C-c i
@findex riece-command-invite
Invite a user to the current channel. (@code{riece-command-invite})
@item C-c l
@findex riece-command-list
Issue a LIST command with specified pattern. (@code{riece-command-list})
@item C-c C-n
@findex riece-command-names
Issue a NAMES command with specified pattern. (@code{riece-command-names})
@item C-c w
@findex riece-command-who
Issue a WHO command with specified pattern. (@code{riece-command-who})
@item C-c t
@findex riece-command-topic
Set topic of the current channel. (@code{riece-command-topic})
@item C-c C-m
@findex riece-command-change-mode
Change the mode of the current channel. (@code{riece-command-change-mode})
@item C-c o
@findex riece-command-set-operators
Assign channel operator privilege to a user.  If a prefix argument
(@kbd{C-u}) is given, remove the privilege from a
user. (@code{riece-command-set-operators})
@item C-c v
@findex riece-command-set-speakers
Allow a user to speak in the current channel.  If a prefix argument
(@kbd{C-u}) is given, disallow a user to
speak. (@code{riece-command-set-speakers})
@item C-c V
@findex riece-version
Display version number of Riece.  If a prefix argument (@kbd{C-u}) is
given, use User-Agent format.
@item C-c /
@findex riece-command-raw
Send raw IRC command. (@code{riece-command-raw})
@end table

@subsection Window manipulating commands
@table @kbd
@item C-c r
@findex riece-command-configure-windows
Redraw windows. (@code{riece-command-configure-windows})
@item C-c C-j
@findex riece-command-next-channel
Switch to the next channel in the channel
list. (@code{riece-command-next-channel})
@item C-c <
@findex riece-command-previous-channel
Switch to the previous channel in the channel
list. (@code{riece-command-previous-channel})
@item C-c >
@findex riece-command-next-channel
Switch to the next channel in the channel
list. (@code{riece-command-next-channel})
@item C-c ^
@findex riece-command-list-addons
Browse add-ons currently insinuated. (@code{riece-command-list-addons})
@item C-c digit
@findex riece-command-switch-to-channel-by-number
Switch to @var{n}th channel in the channel
list. (@code{riece-command-switch-to-channel-by-number})
@item C-c C-c digit
@findex riece-command-switch-to-channel-by-number
Switch to @var{n} + 10th channel in the channel
list. (@code{riece-command-switch-to-channel-by-number})
@item C-c Home
@findex riece-command-beginning-of-buffer
Move point to the beginning of the buffer in the channel window.
(@code{riece-command-beginning-of-buffer})
@item C-c $
@findex riece-command-end-of-buffer
Move point to the end of the buffer in the channel window.
(@code{riece-command-end-of-buffer})
@item C-c SPC
@findex riece-command-scroll-up
Scroll text of the channel window up. (@code{riece-command-scroll-up})
@item C-c DEL
@findex riece-command-scroll-down
Scroll text of the channel window down. (@code{riece-command-scroll-down})
@end table

@subsection Status toggle commands
@table @kbd
@item C-c C-t c
@findex riece-command-toggle-channel-buffer-mode
Toggle visibility of the channel
window. (@code{riece-command-toggle-channel-buffer-mode})
@item C-c C-t C
@findex riece-command-toggle-channel-list-buffer-mode
Toggle visibility of the channel list
window. (@code{riece-command-toggle-channel-list-buffer-mode})
@item C-c C-t u
@findex riece-command-toggle-user-list-buffer-mode
Toggle visibility of the user list
window. (@code{riece-command-toggle-user-list-buffer-mode})
@item C-c C-t f
@findex riece-command-toggle-freeze
Disable scrolling of the channel window. (@code{riece-command-toggle-freeze})
@item C-c C-t o
@findex riece-command-toggle-own-freeze
Disable scrolling of the channel window until next
send. (@code{riece-command-toggle-own-freeze})
@item C-c C-t a
@findex riece-command-toggle-away
Mark or unmark yourself as "away". (@code{riece-command-toggle-away})
@end table

@node Connecting to multiple servers,  , Commands, Basic usage
@section Connecting to multiple servers

One of the most important features of Riece is that users can use
several IRC servers at the same time.

The procedure to use multiple servers consists (1) connecting to the
foreign server and (2) joinning a channel:

@enumerate
@item
Type @kbd{C-c O} (@code{riece-command-open-server}), and then you will
be asked the server name.

@item
Type @kbd{C-c j} (@code{riece-command-join}) to join a channel.  Here
the server name follows the channel name.  To input a space character,
use @kbd{C-q}.  For example, if you want to join the channel
@samp{#Riece} on the server @samp{irc6}, type @kbd{C-c j #Riece C-q SPC
irc6}.
@end enumerate

If you want to send IRC command without joinning a channel, @kbd{C-c M}
(@code{riece-command-universal-server-name-argument}) may be useful.

Commands used for connection management are listed below:

@table @kbd
@item C-c O
@findex riece-command-open-server
Connect to the foreign server. (@code{riece-command-open-server})
@item C-c C
@findex riece-command-close-server
Close the connection to the server. (@code{riece-command-close-server})
@item C-c M
@findex riece-command-universal-server-name-argument
Issue a command on the specified
server. (@code{riece-command-universal-server-name-argument})
@end table

@node Index, Function Index, Basic usage, Top
@chapter Index
@printindex cp

@node Function Index, Variable Index, Index, Top
@chapter Function Index
@printindex fn

@node Variable Index,  , Function Index, Top
@chapter Variable Index
@printindex vr

@summarycontents
@contents
@bye

@c End:
