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Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is an Internet protocol for distributed real-time messaging.

Many IRC networks exist, each usually consisting of several distributed servers to which users can connect using a client program.

Most notably IRC is used for group discussion in topical channels but allows private communication as well as peer-to-peer file transfers.

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How do I "identify with services" on IRC?

I am using irrsi as my irc cilent on ubuntu I have entered "/join #android-dev" in my command window. But I am getting this error message: 22:05 -!- #android-dev Cannot join channel (+r) - you need to be identified with services Can you…
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What is Internet Relay Chat?

What exactly is "IRC"? I've read about it on Wikipedia, but I've never seen people using it (or if I have, I didn't recognize it). The only kind of "chat" I know about are those of AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, etc... i.e. What is IRC typically used for,…
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How do I change WeeChat's default nick?

WeeChat normally sets the default nick to the user's username. Is there any way to change this default behavior? I want to specify another nick.
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how to hide public ip adress on irc channel

I have public ip address (for example 77.77.77.222). When somebody type /who on irc channel he sees: Linkas@77.77.77.222 How can I hide under a domain? For example Linkas@mydomain.tk
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How do I search for channel names in WeeChat?

In the IRC client XChat, it is possible to search for a list of channels in the current connected network. For example, searching for the keyword "python" using Server → Network List on the Freenode network lists all channels that have python in…
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How do I set a default nick for new Irssi connections?

When trying to connect to an IRC server in Irssi, I get the following error: root Erroneous Nickname: Reserved for services I don't know how to change the nickname before the connection is established. I'm currently connected to one server, where…
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Any IRC clients with VI key binds?

Is there any IRC client that supports VI keys? The ''obvious'' script VimIRC is and has been broken for so long it's not even funny. Do you know any IRC clients on Linux, GUI or Curses, that provides some of that nice vi usability? Or could some of…
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Is there a way to make a persistent IRC account that I can read missed / old messages with?

So, I'm new to IRC. I made a nickname with a password through nickserv on the channel that I usually participate in. What I want to know is if there's a way I can read messages that I've missed when my computer's not on, or if I'm not connected? I…
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Kill ghost on connect to freenode in xchat?

how do I automatically kill a ghost nick (e.g. i got disconnected then reconnected) on connect with using xchat? I'm on freenode.
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How to ping someone on IRC

I've been asked to "ping someone on IRC", but I'm not sure what it means. First, do I need to know the IRC server and channel to ping someone? Is "pinging" so sort of private conversation?
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How do I display the last x messages before I joined a channel in irc?

Missing something obvious here but I can't find the answer on google. When I join a channel on IRC is there a way to view the last x messages or are they lost in the ether forever?
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How can I set status messages in IRC?

How can I set status messages in IRC? A simple guide for learning IRC would also be helpful.
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How do I register a nickname on freenode’s IRC network, using Colloquy?

Proper newbie IRC question here: in order to access the #django IRC channel on freenode, I need to register a nickname with freenode. freenode’s instructions for that are here: http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup It says to send a message like…
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How do I see the chat history in an IRC channel?

I use XChat. My chat server is: irc.foonetic.net I created a channel for which I have operator privileges. I want all the members who join my channel to navigate through the chat history (much like Super User chat). Can I do it? Can any client…
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irssi tries to join #python before sending the identify message

I am starting off with irssi here and have a small setup trying to connect to a few channels on freenode. I have the following in my chatnets directive in my .irssi/config Freenode = { type = "IRC"; autosendcmd = "/^msg NickServ IDENTIFY…
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