> Then come to the #ruby-lang channel at irc.openprojects.net.  There
> will probably be someone there to help you or at least to talk with
> practically anytime.

Sorry, but the openprojects.net domain name is no longer available.
the FreeNode network took over that open-project, so the default
irc address is now:

irc.freenode.net

#ruby-lang channel

(It was already notified in ruby-talk 62036)

for those who hablan en españïl, we sometimes
hang out in #ruby-es


cheers,
              vruz