IRC (Internet Relay Chat) in Linux

Chatting, in internet speak, is having a conversation intopics. The orchid group doesn't want to be in the
real time on your computer. Instead of actually hearingsame space as the linux group, and vice-versa. A few
other people speaking, you type messages into aexamples of channels are the #unix and #ubuntu
"chat" program. Others respond by typing messages,channels. You can think of a channel as a virtual room
enabling conversations between multiple people in realon the internet.
time. Skype is an example of a popular chat programChatting on IRC is a great way to meet up with people
in use by millions on the internet.who share similar interests, but a few words of
Internet Relay Chat, or IRC, is the granddaddy of chatcaution before you jump into the IRC chat rooms:
systems. Developed in Finland during the 1980s, IRC1. Guard your privacy. Don't reveal any personal
has a huge following and supports millions ofinformation in a chat room.
conversations in real time. If you want to up your nerd2. If you are using Windows, it might be a good idea to
quotient, then you've got to try out IRC. It's where themake sure you are using a firewall and an anti-virus
real nerds like to hang out, trade information, get andprogram.
offer support, etc.3. Don't chat in ALL CAPS. It's like shouting.
IRC features:4. Limit the use of color.
1. Allows multiple users to chat at the same time5. No swearing.
2. Ability to transfer filesSo there it is, the rules of IRC chat. Almost like the
3. Use of a system of groups, called channelsrules on the playground: don't shout, don't talk to
4. Allows users to chat privatelystrangers, don't swear! But most importantly, have fun
Like Usenet, IRC has a system of channels so thatchatting with your new IRC friends.
like-minded people can congregate and discuss similar