IRC
From Oracle FAQ
IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. IRC is a multi-user, multi-channel chat system that runs on a Network. It gives people all over the world the ability to talk (type) to one another in real time. Each user has a nickname (handle) and converses with other users either in private or on a channel (chat room). More information about IRC can be obtained from http://www.irchelp.org/
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[edit] Access IRC channels
You need to install an IRC client program on your workstation before you can connect to an IRC server. If you do not have a client, download one for free from the following locations:
- MS-Windows - mIRC Client
- Mac - Ircle Client
- Linux and Unix - ircII, irssi, KVIrc or X-Chat
[edit] The Oracle channels
The following IRC (Internet relay chat) channels are worth a visit:
- #oracle on Freenode (probably the most active)
- #oracle on Undernet
- #oracle on DALNet
- #oracle on EFNet
[edit] Connect to one of the Oracle channels
Start your IRC client program and connect to one of the above networks (say, irc.ais.net). Unless otherwise stated, use port 6667. Join the #oracle channel by entering the following command:
/join #oracle
If you've never visited this channel before and have no idea what to expect, just connect to it and sit back and watch for awhile to get a feel for the flow of the channel (that's called "lurking"). Most of all enjoy yourself and have fun!
All IRC commands are preceded by a forward slash (/). Enter command "/help" to get a list of available commands.
[edit] Uploading scripts and log files
Most IRC-channels do not allow users to paste logfiles or scripts into the channel. Instead, use a pastebin site and post a short URL to your files for reference purposes.
Some commonly used pastebin sites:
