Introduction to IRC (Internet Relay Chat)
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The IRC client I used to use under Linux (I'm not too active in IRC these days) is available here. Click [read more] below for the IRC intro...
Which network you choose is mostly a matter of personal preference. At the last count there were more than 15 IRC networks to choose from. Some of the best known are DALnet (the one I use), EFnet, Undernet and IRCnet. Networks come in all shapes and sizes from the very small to the very large. Smaller networks tend to suffer less from lag and net splits but may offer less in the way of variety. Also some networks offer additional functions such as 'Services' - these vary from net to net both in the functions provided and in their reliability. Bear in mind that you are NOT restricted to any one network...
read more | mail this link | score:4952 | -Ray, January 2, 2001 (Updated: August 30, 2003)
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