As you see, Internet Relay Chat is a great way to talk to people from all
over the world about anything at all. On top of the latest world news
there are many help related and tech support channels where you can get
immediate assistance with perplexing computer related problems on the
spot and in easy to read typewritten form!
How to get started.
Unlike the World-Wide Web, which first-time users can pick up quickly,
Internet Relay Chat may seem difficult the first time you log on. Once
you've mastered a few basic commands, however, IRC becomes very
easy to use.
Logging On.
Just like you need a Web browser like Netscape or MS Internet Explorer
to use the World Wide Web, you need an IRC client to connect to an IRC
server. Once you have downloaded and installed an IRC client you can log
on to some IRC server and talk away. The first thing you'll want to do is
choose a nickname; everyone on IRC uses one. People will soon recognize
you by your nick, or even search for your nickname on IRC. Choose your
nick with care; it will be the virtual you.
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