--- a/gpp/templates/irc/view.html	Sun Mar 06 20:51:15 2011 +0000
+++ b/gpp/templates/irc/view.html	Sun Mar 06 21:50:10 2011 +0000
@@ -12,4 +12,19 @@
 {% else %}
 <p><a href="irc://surfguitar101.com/ShallowEnd,needpass">#ShallowEnd</a> is empty at this time.</p>
 {% endif %}
+<p>
+What is IRC? IRC stands for <em>Internet Relay Chat</em>. IRC has been around since the late 1980's, and is a form of real-time Internet text messaging, or chatting. We have our own IRC server here at SurfGuitar101.com, and it is a fun way to talk to your fellow SG101-ers. We often gather in IRC to listen to a podcast or Internet radio show, to plan site events, or to just shoot the breeze. Come on in, all are welcome!
+</p>
+<p>
+<strong>If you are a beginner</strong>, please check out <a href="/forums/topic/5103/">this forum thread</a>, which has some instructions for getting started using Chatzilla, a Firefox addon. We may also do a screencast in the future to explain how to get up and running. Please <a href="/contact/">contact us</a> if you need help getting started.
+</p>
+<p>
+<strong>If you are an IRC pro</strong>, here are the details for getting connected with your favorite IRC client.
+</p>
+<ul>
+   <li>Server address: <em>surfguitar101.com</em></li>
+   <li>Port: <em>6667</em> (the default)</li>
+   <li>Server password: <em>morereverb</em></li>
+   <li>Main channel: <em>#ShallowEnd</em></li>
+</ul>
 {% endblock %}