Any good Linux IRC channels?

["Brad ." <capstone7 hotmail com>]

Does anyone know of a good Linux new-user IRC channel? I have visited 
several of them but the only users there seem to be experienced 
sysop-types who couldn't be bothered helping a newbie. I have been 
kicked off a couple without any consultation for logging on and asking 
the question, "Can anyone answer a few new-user Linux questions?" Even 
if they let you stay they just ignore you.

The arrogance seems to be very prevalent on Linux IRC and it is getting 
increasingly frustrating to try and make some sense out of Linux & 
Samba.

Brad

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