-The [#arvados](irc://irc.oftc.net:6667/#arvados IRC) (Internet Relay Chat)
-channel at the
-[Open and Free Technology Community (irc.oftc.net)](http://www.oftc.net/oftc/)
-is available for live discussion and support. You can use a traditional IRC
-client or [join OFTC over the web.](https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=arvados)
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+
+The [curoverse/arvados channel](https://gitter.im/curoverse/arvados)
+channel at [gitter.im](https://gitter.im) is available for live
+discussion and support.