How to use IRC

What is IRC, and how do I use it?

IRC, or Internet Relay Chat, is a simple, low-bandwidth chat platform that has been around for some time.

In order to connect to an IRC server, you must first download an IRC client.

Here are a list of common IRC clients, sorted by platform:

• Windows
  • HexChat • KVIrc • mIRC • Pidgin • Trillian • irssi (CLI)
• OS X
  • Textual • Colloquy • XChat Aqua/Azure • Adium • Trillian • irssi (CLI)
• Linux
  • XChat • Pidgin • irssi (CLI)
• Web (AJAX)
  • Mibbit