
IRC BASICS

IRC is a multi-user, multi-channel chatting network.  It allows people all 
over the internet to talk to one another in real-time. Each IRC user has a 
nickname they use.  All communication with another user is either by 
nickname or by the channel that they or you are on.  All IRClient commands 
begin with a / character. Anthing that does not begin with a / is assumed to 
be a message that is sent to everyone on your channel.  Here is a list of 
basic commands to help you get started:

/LIST ........... Lists all current IRC channels, number of users, and topic.
/NAMES .......... Shows the nicknames of all users on each channel
/JOIN <channel> . Join the named channel.  All non-commands you type will 
                  now go to everyone on that channel
/MSG <nick> <msg> Sends a private message to the specified person.  Only 
                  the specified person/nickname will see this message.
/NICK <nickname>  Change your nickname
/QUIT ........... Exits IRC and the IRClient program.
/HELP <topic> ... Gets help on all IRClient commands.
/WHO <channel> .. Shows who is on a given channel, including nickname, user 
                  name and host, and realname.
/WHOIS <nick> ... Shows the "true" indentity of someone

Alt-C ........... /CLEAR your screen
Alt-H ........... Help!
Alt-L ........... List Active Channels (3 max.)
ALt-Q ........... /QUIT IRC and the IRClient program


These commands should get you started on IRC.  Use the /HELP command to find 
out more about things on IRC, or ask question of people... most would be 
happy to help you out.

IRClient allows you to be on up to 3 channels simultaneously.  You can be on 
more than one # channel (#channel_name type) only.  Alt-L will List all the 
channels you are currently on.

