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 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is seperated into channels and networks. An IRC network is a group of IRC servers that have agreed to link together, to share the same set of users and channels. There are many (1000+) different IRC networks. On each network, there are a set of channels users have created. Channels (sometimes called rooms) are places to chat with others in a public forum. The same channel name, on two different networks, will not have the same people in it. AfterNET is our IRC network, and you can see a list of our channels [[channels|here]]. For a list of all networks and IRC channels try the site http://searchirc.com. Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is seperated into channels and networks. An IRC network is a group of IRC servers that have agreed to link together, to share the same set of users and channels. There are many (1000+) different IRC networks. On each network, there are a set of channels users have created. Channels (sometimes called rooms) are places to chat with others in a public forum. The same channel name, on two different networks, will not have the same people in it. AfterNET is our IRC network, and you can see a list of our channels [[channels|here]]. For a list of all networks and IRC channels try the site http://searchirc.com.
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 ===== IRC Client software ===== ===== IRC Client software =====
  
-Most of you, unfortunately, are probably used to a program called mIRC. mIRC is one of MANY different programs that know how to speak to IRC servers. mIRC is shareware, but there are many free alternatives which are quite good as well. We have some guides available which can help you install an IRC program, or even embed IRC in your website!+Most of you are probably using a program called [[http://mirc.co.uk|mIRC]]. mIRC is one of MANY different programs that know how to speak to IRC servers. mIRC is shareware, but there are many free alternatives which are quite good as well. We have some [[help:installing|guides available]] which can help you install an IRC program, or even [[chat|embed IRC in your website]]!
  
 After you get your IRC software installed, find AfterNET in the network/server list (File -> Select Server in mIRC, choose AfterNET in the drop down box and click connect) After you get your IRC software installed, find AfterNET in the network/server list (File -> Select Server in mIRC, choose AfterNET in the drop down box and click connect)
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 ===== Creating your OWN channel ===== ===== Creating your OWN channel =====
 If none of the channels you find are quite what you want, or you have an idea for a new channel, anyone can create a new channel. All you have to do is join it, and if it doesn't exist, it will be created for you. To do this, use the commandline: in any input box (where you chat) type /join #newchannelname. You will see a new window open for it, and you will be the only one in the userlist. If you are the first to join a new channel, you will be givin operator status (also called ops, chanops, @, or +o) which allows you to change modes, kick, ban, and more. If none of the channels you find are quite what you want, or you have an idea for a new channel, anyone can create a new channel. All you have to do is join it, and if it doesn't exist, it will be created for you. To do this, use the commandline: in any input box (where you chat) type /join #newchannelname. You will see a new window open for it, and you will be the only one in the userlist. If you are the first to join a new channel, you will be givin operator status (also called ops, chanops, @, or +o) which allows you to change modes, kick, ban, and more.
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 ==== Registering a Channel ==== ==== Registering a Channel ====
 You do not want your new channel to go away when you leave, and it would be nice if you were protected, so that you always got ops when you joined. This is where bots (short for robots) come in. Bots are special users on IRC which are operated by software instead of people. On AfterNET there are 2 bots you need to know. The first is called AuthServ. It is the account management bot. You login to it, and it helps everyone on IRC know who you are, including the other bot you need to know, called X3. X3 is our channel services bot. Once registered with X3, your channel is reserved for you. X3 will manage a list of friends and enemies (called users and lamers) in your channel, and help you with modes and the topic. You do not want your new channel to go away when you leave, and it would be nice if you were protected, so that you always got ops when you joined. This is where bots (short for robots) come in. Bots are special users on IRC which are operated by software instead of people. On AfterNET there are 2 bots you need to know. The first is called AuthServ. It is the account management bot. You login to it, and it helps everyone on IRC know who you are, including the other bot you need to know, called X3. X3 is our channel services bot. Once registered with X3, your channel is reserved for you. X3 will manage a list of friends and enemies (called users and lamers) in your channel, and help you with modes and the topic.
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 You can communicate with bots by sending them private messages. Most bots respond to the word 'help' with a menu of commands. Try this now: type /msg authserv help You can communicate with bots by sending them private messages. Most bots respond to the word 'help' with a menu of commands. Try this now: type /msg authserv help
  
-For detailed instructions on registering your account with AuthServ, and registering your channel with X3, follow this link. +For detailed instructions on registering your account with AuthServ, and registering your channel with X3, follow [[help:irc:x3|this link]]. 

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