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I.R.C. (Internet Relay Chat)

• Useful Info for MCC
  • Our server is irc.maricopa.edu (needs password however)
    • You can also try irc.primenet.com and irc.eskimo.com, just remember to leave the password blank
  • Don't try out &newbie or #newbie for your first group
    (We'll create a class group)
  • Use the Netchat Help for lots of info
  • Set up your profile Each time
    • Nick Name (no spaces)
    • Real Name
    • Email
    • (recommend you skip this)
    • Homepage URL
    • Description
    • Age
  • Some basic commands (Omit the "()" when you type them)
    • Note this is for typing in commands, several are automated by using the mouse
    • /join (Channel) -- To Join a Channel
    • /part (Channel) -- To Leave
    • /msg (name) (private message)--To send to "name" only
      • Or just click on a group members name in the left hand box.
      • As long as hilighted, each pose you do goes only to that person
      • Click on name again to stop whispering
    • /action (To pose an action)
    • /nick (newnickname). (shows up only for others, not you.
    • /list (but be careful to limit search)
    • /who Lists everyone on channel
    • The "People" Box for profile type info
    • Under "Edit" you can find "Logging" and "Saving Transcript"
    • Channel Modes: (Many of these are advanced and not needed, though you can play with /topic easily enough.

      1. You must put /mode in front of the + commands, many are permission limited.

      2. +b = ban
      3. +i = invite-only
      4. +l = limit number of users
      5. +v gives a user a voice on a moderated channel
      6. +m = moderated, only OPs can talk
      7. +n = no out-of-channel incoming /msgs to channel
      8. +o = makes an OP
      9. +p = private
      10. +s = secret
      11. /topic room Text = topic
• Help Links
  • Earthlink IRC Help
  • Some IRC commands
  • Help, Background and IRC Nettiquette (And some colorful language)
  • #WWW Channel(Many good links at bottom of page)
  • mIRC Homepage
• Other Resources

WebChat

• Web Chat Sites to Check out
  • WBS WebChat Services
    • Pick a topic
    • Just visit for now
    • You can set return email or a web page URL
    • You can add a personal web page graphic by giving the URL
    • You can ignore certain nicknames
    • There is some moderation in some groups
    • Registration is free (Paid by lots of ads of course)
    • You have to keep clicking "More Messages"
    • As it is a web page, you can use cute HTML tricks.
  • Lengthy List of Free WebChat sites
  • A Web Chat Server (untested so far)