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What is a Bot?
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A Robot that is short
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Internet static which often results in lost data over faulty phone
lines
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A program that will perform intelligent tasks on the Internet
Bots are now quite common on Internet Relay Chat. They help to
moderate channels and to kick out people who are harassing or vulgar.
Some bots operate as search tool for researchers and will scan through
archives for keywords or phrases.