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You can also install firefox addon [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16/ Chatzilla]. | You can also install firefox addon [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16/ Chatzilla]. | ||
Revision as of 05:28, 18 November 2018
This page pertains to the most general FAQs about IRC.
What is IRC ?
IRC, abbreviated for Internet Relay Chat, provides a platform for open chatting & is chiefly designed for group communication . It consists of networks which themselves contains channels which refers to the place for group discussion relevant to the topics for the discussion.
Why should I join IRC ?
IRC allows you to have real time chat with individuals proficient in various fields around the globe & helps you in discussion of your problem .
What are the ways to join IRC ?
There are various ways to join IRC--
- Installing IRC application
- Using your web browser
You can install various programs available both for Linux as well as windows.
Here are some of the them --
- XChat - http://www.xchat.org/download/
- mIRC -http://www.mirc.com
- LeafChat - http://www.leafdigital.com/Software/leafChat/
You can install the application in the manner applicable to your Operating System
You can connect to IRC with your web browser
You can also install firefox addon Chatzilla.
I am a newbie and I'd like to have list of networks & channels ?
You can get the exhaustive listing of networks & channels here.
There are over 7000 networks present with over 800,000 users
What is Freenode ?
Freenode is a network which provides group discussion facilities for Free and Open Source Software communities. There are about 10,000 channels & 150,000 users present anytime.
You can get listing of channels in Freenode here.