Join the IRC chat (Gaim)

After the initial setup, you should see your newly created account from the Account menu in the login window. Click on Sign on.
You will see the Buddy List appear. Select Buddies > Join a Chat.
Under Channel, type #ooonlc (there is no password). Then click on Join.

Congratulations!

You have now joined the IRC community and are ready to chat with your OOo friends.