Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
IRC was created by Jarkko Oikarinen (nickname "WiZ") in late August 1988 to replace a program called MUT (MultiUser talk) on a BBS called OuluBox in Finland. Oikarinen found inspiration in Bitnet Relay Chat which operated on the Bitnet network.
IRC gained prominence when it was used to report on the Soviet coup attempt of 1991 throughout a media blackout. It was previously used in a similar fashion by Kuwaitis during the Iraqi invasion.
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Help - Nearly 800 helpful files including FAQs, primers, technical guides, clients and scripts, and server lists and maps.
Meta Description: [ The most complete Internet Relay Chat
(IRC) help site, with nearly 800 helpful files including FAQs,
primers, technical guides, downloadable clients and scripts, server
lists and maps, etc. ]
(Yet Another) IRC Information Website - Contains links, explanations, guides, and many good documentations.
Beginners Guide To IRC (mIRC style) - Based on the chatting client, this is a good explanation on how to get started, easily. Contains plenty of other related links.
Meta Description: [ What is IRC; how to reach it, how to use it. ]
Client-To-Client Protocol (CTCP) Documentation - Specifications for CTCP as well as DCC protocols which are now standard supplements of IRC.
IRC Command Cosmos - Advanced reference of IRC commands.
Most updated RFC1459 - IRC Protocol
Meta Description: [ Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol specifications (RFC 1459, 2810, 2811, 2812, and 2813). ]
Undernet FAQ Website - UnderNet's IRC-related FAQ
Undernet Routing Committee - Resources for Undernet server operators.
Meta Description: [ The Undernet Routing Committee. Contains the
Routing Committee Database, Routing Committee Documents,
News, Application Status and Comments, and a news page
for Routing-Committee issues of interest to Undernet users.
The Undernet North American and European Routing Committees
are el... ]
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