Complete IRC moron. reddit / irc ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 01:34 As the title suggests, I'm a complete IRC moron. I've been reading wiki's and tutorials but I can't seem to grasp the concept. In addition to that I can't seem to find any way of finding a good channel to dive into. Is there anyone available who can help me out with IRC? I would love to start getting into this area of the web. Cheers! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SecndShot · 2015-06-24 04:50 Still up? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- drdaffey · 2015-06-24 06:41 Undernet is a good network and, say, allnitecafe is a moderately active channel. Any suggestions would depend on the actual things you're seeking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 14:25 I am now. But I don't have access to anything but Reddit at work (go figure). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 14:27 I don't think the problem I'm experiencing is from lack of interest or availability of a channel, but more the awareness and finding them. However I'll take a look at Undernet today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Geohump · 2015-06-24 17:32 just pretend you are using an old paper based, line by line terminal. Why? Because that's what IRC was built on. Line by line text chat between two (and then more) paper terminals. yes, stuff has been added to irc clients to make it easier, but thats the basic idea. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Geohump · 2015-06-24 17:34 Freenode has the largest set of IRC channels. 10,878 at last count. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 17:40 Here's a question. Why do so many different servers exist? * Snoonet * Freenode * Undernet * what have you Why are they segregated? Are there invite only servers? Are there servers that "don't exist"? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MillenniumFalc0n · 2015-06-24 18:20 They cater to different audiences, and have different features based on the ircds/services/bots/etc. they offer. For example, snoonet caters to reddit and freenode is focused on open-source projects. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 19:06 Great explanation. Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ariZon_a · 2015-06-24 19:16 and Quakenet is more for gaming ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IlluminatiEnrollment · 2015-06-24 20:08 Have a look at http://irc.netsplit.de - it's an index of sorts for networks, servers, and channels....also has a channel search feature that makes it easier to find channels of interest ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Machabot · 2015-06-24 20:16 That's a link I like! Thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Geohump · 2015-06-24 21:27 Its like asking why we have so many grocery stores. Anyone can start an IRC network, and if they can pay for it and get people to use it, it can grow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- anomoly · 2015-06-25 00:57 Be sure to check the sidebars of your favorite subreddits. A number of subs have channels associated with them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- wasvsdal · 2015-06-29 01:34 I want to download Indian movies, and American and Indian mp3.. What's the best channel and server for that?