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Which IRC client do you most enjoy using and why? Why do you prefer it over the others? I'm looking to get back into IRC and I'd like to get a feel for what's enjoyable. Edit: https://xkcd.com/1782/

I'started to use IRC , join the FreeBSD channel..see how it works, I want the old chat way..and here I got it wondering myself,is there any risk when I use IRC? , the conecction to libera is SSL but someone can run a Dos o something like that on me? (too newbie sorry,but never use IRC and hear...

It's a long time since I used irc regularly, but I'm interested in using it again. I've just installed irc/weechat and am trying to connect to https://web.libera.chat/ How do I go about it?

IRC was popular ~25 years ago. Is it still used and if not - why?

I'm interested in finding out the best IRC to open for FreeBSD information, questions, and gaining other's insights about the fabulous FreeBSD OS!!

Via {link removed, link provider grahamperrin is dead}: {link removed} Someone might like to make a report in Bugzilla (via the FreshPorts page), for an update to the package description and package message. TIA from an old fart :) In the meantime, ping pkubaj …

FreeBSD IRC Channels have always been on Freenode. London Media Trust own PIA and now Freenode with Andrew Lee in charge. There are already bribe allegations going off the roof; see tweets. Some other OS communities own their IRC servers/networks. FreeBSD has multiple channels like those OS...

just for fun and chat with users of this forum, anyone?

It's stupid but how to setup an IRC chat client and join an IRC channel? I have followed the instructions on the internet but I can't join any channels :(

I am looking for a lightweight IRC client that works under Xorg. I am looking at irc/lostirc which is a minimalist x client. I am concerned it is so old. My question is have there been any major changes to IRC which would make unsupported clients obsolete? How about security. Can IRC do bad...

I search IRC channel for FreeBSD where is some people. Is exist something like that?

I think it would be nice that freebsd forums also has an IRC channel? what are your opinions?

Hi all, I've been a long time user of the ##freebsd IRC channel on irc.freenode.net (> 5 years). Today I was kickbanned for attempting to help a newbie. Here's an unedited snip of the log: ("ntr0py's" comment just before this was about Sysinstall saying "no CD drive found"): 13:44 <...

I've been using a mix of irssi + screen, and xchat.. What is the IRC client of choice for the BSD community? Both of the ones I mentioned are released under GPL.... :\