Re: IRC

[Jeff <jcoppock1@attbi.com>]

john gennard, 2002-Oct-15 21:25 +0100:
> I'd like to try using IRC. There seems a wide variety of programs 
> available and I wonder what is the one most commonly chosen
> by list members. I'm running Woody.
> 
> Thanks.

Hey John,

I see there being 2 types, gui and text.  I prefer the text based
because I use ssh quite a bit to remote systems and just use the
terms.  My preference is irssi which has both a text and gui version.
I've also used bitchx, but I moved to irssi so I could tell my mom
about it, among other things.  Also, I've used xchat which is a nice
gui version.

Like you said, there are a plethora of choices.  So I suggest starting
with one, get familiar with it, and then try the others till you find
one you like.

have fun,
jc

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