diff --git a/2013-08-29.md b/2013-08-29.md
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--- a/2013-08-29.md
+++ b/2013-08-29.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ By the end of class today you will have:
   + Github
   + Stackoverflow
   + Feedly
-  + Freenode IRC
+  + Freenode IRC--http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/irctutorial.html
 
 - Installed and configured applications required to connect to those
   services:
@@ -52,6 +52,19 @@ Tasks
 - [ ] Add `planet.pidgin.im` **and** `adium.im/blog` to your Feedly
         subscriptions (even if you installed only one, you should be
         aware of news and updates that may affect your collaborators).
+For adium: 
+File>Add Account>IRC
+nickname: (your nickname)
+hostname: irc.freenode.net
+
+For pidgin:
+FAQ: how to register your nickname
+http://www.afterdawn.com/tech_support/answer.cfm/can_i_register_my_nick_on_an_irc_network
+
+Unanswered questions:
+How do we configure IRC to look/operate like Aaron Culich?
+
+
 - [ ] Configure Pidgin/Adium to connect to freenode.net IRC
 - [ ] `/join #stat157` and say hello to everyone
 - [ ] Follow https://twitter.com/freenodestaff and add it to your