Is IRC still used?
Today, there are still over 2,000 IRC servers and almost 500 IRC networks (groups of affiliated servers) operating worldwide. However, the number of people using them has dropped dramatically (some say 60 percent) from its peak around 2003-05. Those numbers can be deceptive, though.
How do IRC channels work?
IRC servers on the internet accept and relay messages to connected users, each of whom is running an IRC client. Each network has one or more servers around the world that work together to relay messages. Each network also has many channels, sometimes called rooms, where users can gather.
Is IRC a security risk?
There are features included in many IRC clients that may possibly be a security risk. At the same time, important information should only be sent via DCC Chat when using IRC. DCC Chats are still vulnerable to eavesdroppers and hackers.
Where can I find a list of IRC servers?
The IRC Connection Problems Guide covers the most common problems, with emphasis on EFnet. If you’re just looking for the network’s home page or server list, the following multi-network sites might help too. There are several sites which provide huge lists of servers or channels that you can search, including SearchIRC.com and Netsplit.de.
Is there a way to compare different IRC networks?
You can compare different networks by statistics such as number of users or channels, or you can search for channels across all networks using keywords. These sites break down the traditional barriers between networks and let you find what you’re looking for quickly and easily.
How many IRC users are there in the world?
At over 10,000 users each, these nets account for a majority of IRC users (about 2/3). Tend to be plagued by lag, splits, spam and general stupidity, but for most people, nets like these are ‘the place to be’ for finding people, illegal files, etc.
Which is the IRC channel for CentOS hyperscale?
The #centos-hyperscale channel is the IRC channel for the CentOS Hyperscale SIG. This SIG will focus on enabling CentOS Stream deployment on large-scale infrastructures and facilitating collaboration on packages and tooling. This is the project meetings channel. This channel is logged so meeting minutes can be generated.