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* http://xchat.org Linux, Windows | * http://xchat.org Linux, Windows | ||
* http://colloquy.info OS X, iOS | * http://colloquy.info OS X, iOS | ||
* https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ Chatzilla Add-On | * https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ Chatzilla Add-On for Firefox | ||
* http://www.opera.com the webbrowser Opera has an in built IRC client | * http://www.opera.com the webbrowser Opera has an in built IRC client | ||
Revision as of 15:48, 31 January 2012
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a simple chat system. To join an IRC you connect with an IRC-client a IRC-Server. This page will explain how to quickly join an IRC and change your username. If you want to know a bit more about IRC read the wikipedia:Internet Relay Chat page.
IRC Clients
Allthough some IRC Servers provide a web-based interface, typically you'll need an IRC client installed locally in your system. There is an tremenuous amount of clients available since IRC is a very well established protocol.
Some popular clients:
- http://xchat.org Linux, Windows
- http://colloquy.info OS X, iOS
- https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ Chatzilla Add-On for Firefox
- http://www.opera.com the webbrowser Opera has an in built IRC client
How to connect to an IRC with Opera
- Install Opera
- Go to Menue → Extras → Email and chat accounts → Add account... → Chat(IRC) → Select username / email / nickname