try the guides at this link. http://site205.webhost4life.com/venomus/help.html the how to download guides. these guides will tell you how to get files from others and explain some of the commands you need to know.

Most channels have rules so it is good to ask for those before doing anything inside of channels. also some channels are private and people will boot u because you don't belong but if you get booted for doing something you didn't know about just go back to that site later bans are not usually permanent some times for just a few minutes so u get the idea.

Also some channels are for leeching only(downloading) but they often have chat channels that are assosiated with them and the people there are generally alot more helpfull to noobs. most importantly dont click on links that poeple provide or you may get a virus. make sure you trust a site or person before clicking on link. also something to be comforted is that viruses can not be put in avi files so feel free to get them where ever without fear of viruses. irc is difficult at firs but you learn something new every time you sue it just keep trying out things and you will figure it out.