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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. GammaTech Internet Relay Chat Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The IRC Client window is divided into 5 parts. The Title Bar, the Menu Bar, the
Output Window, the Toolbar and the Input Window. In addition, you may access
the popup menu by clicking mouse button 2 in the Output Window or the Input
Window - the popup menu is specific for each window.

What follows is a description of each of the 5 parts:

The Title Bar - The title bar of the primary window indicates your nickname,
user mode and server name. The title bar of a Channel Window shows your
nickname, user mode, the channel name and channel mode. The title bar for query
Window shows your nickname, user mode and the nickname of the user being
queried.

The Menu Bar - From the menu bar you may select any of the items below. Double
click on any of the choices shown for additional information.

  File
           Connect or terminate IRC.

  Options
           Configure IRC options.

  Help
           Display help on using IRC, IRC Commands or Product Information.

 The Output Window - The Output Window is where all messages are displayed.
 These messages may consist of various notification messages, responses from
 commands, text received from other IRC users and text you send to other IRC
 users. Its height can be changed by sizing up and down - only the Output
 Window's height will change.

 Notification messages are usually prefixed with three asterisks (***). Public
 messages from other users are prefixed with their nickname in < > such as
 <george>. Private messages from another user to you will be prefixed with
 their nickname in asterisks such as *george*.

 The Output Window contains a scroll bar and a scroll back buffer, which saves
 the last 256 lines of text sent to the window. Text that has been scrolled off
 of the screen can be viewed by using the scroll bar. Screen updating is
 disabled when the last line of text is not on the display. To enable screen
 updating, scroll to the bottom of the screen. Messages received during the
 scrollback will be displayed at this time, and automatic updating of the
 screen will continue. Also, entering and sending standard text will cause the
 Output Window to scroll, while entering the IRC / commands will not.

 In addition, the Output Window supports copy to the clipboard only. To do
 this, select the desired text - swiping with the mouse from left to right, or
 top to bottom works best - then use the popup menu to copy.

 Be sure to read the section on Message Routing in the manual. Because IRC was
 originally developed for all input and output in a single window area, there
 are some peculiarities regarding message routing to multiple windows, as is
 done with the GammaTech IRC client.

 The Toolbar - The Toolbar is located below the Output Window and above the
 Input window and has the following Icon controls:

 Join a channel.

 Leave the current channel.

 Establish a query session.

 Update the notify list.

 Recall previous commands (from last 5 executed commands).

 Embolden selected text in Input Window.

 Display this help window.

 Show/hide the nick list.

 Open/Close log file.

 Execute user defined command no. 1.

 Execute user defined command no. 2.

 Execute user defined command no. 3.

 Execute user defined command no. 4.

 The last four icons represent actions that are user definable through the
 Toolbar Dialog. You can access the Toolbar Dialog through the Popup or Options
 menu.

 The Input Window - The Input Window is where you enter text to be sent to the
 channel or query, or enter various IRC commands. Its height is fixed and
 dependent upon the font size you choose in setting the GammaTech IRC Options.
 The function and syntax of the available IRC commands is provided elsewhere in
 this helpfile.

 The window supports the standard editing and functionality, i.e., the
 keystrokes of the OS/2 MLE (Multi-Line Editor) control. The behavior of the
 MLE, when typing, depends on whether it is in insert or overtype mode, and
 whether the selection is empty or not. The selection is defined to be empty
 when the cursor point is equal to the anchor point.

 When a character is typed, it replaces the current selection. If the selection
 is empty, the character is viewed as replacing nothing, so the character is
 effectively inserted into the text. If one or more characters are selected,
 those characters are deleted from the text and replaced by the typed
 character.

 If the MLE is in insert mode, the cursor and anchor points are moved to
 immediately follow the newly typed character.

 If the MLE is in overtype mode, the cursor is moved to immediately follow the
 newly typed character. If there is no character after the  cursor (the new
 character is at the end of the text) or if the  character after the cursor is
 a line-break character, the anchor is  set to be equal to the cursor point. In
 any other case, the anchor is extended one character past the cursor point,
 defining the next character as the current selection.

 If the typing causes the cursor to go off the screen in any direction, the
 display is automatically scrolled. If word-wrap is on, text continues on a new
 line, otherwise, the screen is scrolled horizontally. Scrolling of the text in
 the window is independent of cursor movement. The cursor and selection remain
 unaltered at the same location within the text during all scrolling but the
 converse is not true. Any movement of the cursor causes auto-scrolling, if
 necessary, to ensure that the text location of the cursor is visible within
 the window.

 Hitting the Return key causes the text to be sent to IRC as a command and the
 Input Window is cleared in preparation for the next input operation.

 When a channel is joined or a query started, a new window is opened for that
 channel or query. When the channel is left or a query terminated, the
 associated window is closed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. File Menu Option ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 From this menu drop down you may perform the operations shown below. Double
 click on any choice for additional information.

  Connect
           Connect to an IRC server.

  Signoff
           Quit IRC normally.

  Exit
           Force IRC termination.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Popup Menu Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Popup menus are available by clicking mouse button 2 within the appropriate
 window. Several of the dialogs (i.e., list, names, who) can be accessed
 directly as well as special functions. Different windows have different popup
 menus.

 The popup menu for the Output window contains the following items:

  Copy
  Connect Dialog
  Settings Dialog
  Toolbar Dialog

 The popup menu for the Input window contains the following items:

  Command Help
  Copy
  Join Dialog
  Notify Dialog
  Paste
  Query Dialog
  Toolbar Dialog

 The popup menu for the NickList window contains the following items:

  Query selected
  Add to Notify list
  Ping selected list
  UserHost of selected list
  Version of selected list
  Who on selected
  Whois on selected
  Op selected nick
  DeOp selected nick
  Ignore nick
  Kick selected

 The popup menu for the List Output window contains the following items:

  Join selected
  Names on selected

 The popup menu for the Names Output window contains the following items:

  Query selected
  Add to Notify list
  Ping selected list
  UserHost of selected list
  Version of selected list
  Who on selected
  Whois on selected

 The popup menu for the Who Output window contains the following items:

  Whois selected
  Kick selected
  Ban selected
  Unban selected


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Signoff Menu Option ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Selecting the Signoff option sends a QUIT to the server with a reason of
 "Leaving", and closes the connection with the server. All windows are closed
 and the IRC program is terminated.

 Using the Signoff menu option is the correct way to terminate your IRC
 session. You may also use the /QUIT command and specify the reason you are
 leaving.

 Generally, you should not terminate IRC with the Exit menu option or by double
 clicking on the system menu icon in the top left corner of the window if you
 are connected to a server. Doing so will not notify the server that you are
 terminating gracefully.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Exit Menu Option ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Selecting the Exit option immediately terminates the IRC program. Normally,
 the Signoff option should be used instead in order to perform proper
 termination handshaking with the server.

 Using this option can leave your nickname in use on the IRC network until the
 required cleanup can be performed by the servers. This will prevent you from
 accessing IRC with that nickname until the cleanup has completed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Keystroke Commands for Input Window ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 For all the following keys, unless otherwise noted, the display is scrolled,
 if necessary, to keep the cursor point visible. Where noted, the cursor
 setting behaves differently in insert mode than in overtype mode. This is
 subject to the boundary conditions noted above.

 Keystroke           Resulting Action

 Esc                 Causes any input in the input window to be erased.

 Del                 Causes the contents of the selection region to be deleted.
                     If the selection region contains no text, it causes the
                     character to the right of the cursor to be deleted.

 Shift+Del           Causes the contents of the selection region to be cut to
                     the clipboard.

 Insert              Toggles between insert and overtype mode. The MLE ignores
                     the Insert key when it occurs without a modifier.

 Shift+Ins           Causes the contents of the clipboard to replace the
                     selection region.

 Ctrl+Ins            Causes the selection region to be copied to the clipboard.
                     The selection region is not otherwise affected.

 Backspace           Functions similar to Del. If the selection is not empty,
                     Backspace deletes the selection. If the selection is
                     empty, Backspace deletes the character to the left of the
                     cursor point. If the MLE is in overtype mode, the anchor
                     point is set, and the cursor point is moved to be one
                     character previous in the text. If no such character
                     exists (because the anchor is set to the beginning of the
                     text) the cursor is set to the anchor point. If the MLE is
                     in insert mode, the cursor and anchor points are set, as
                     defined at the start of this chapter.

 Down Arrow          Sets the cursor point to the closest insertion point on
                     the following line, then sets the anchor point to the
                     cursor point (insertion mode) or one character following
                     (overtype mode).

 Shift+Down Arrow    Causes the cursor point to be moved to the closest
                     insertion point on the following line. The anchor point
                     does not move.

 Up Arrow            Sets the cursor point to the closest insertion point on
                     the preceding line, then sets the anchor point to the
                     cursor point (insert mode) or one character following
                     (overtype mode).

 Shift+Up            Sets the cursor point to the closest insertion point on
                     the preceding line. The anchor point is not moved.

 Right Arrow         Sets the cursor point to the insertion point one character
                     following the cursor point. The anchor point is set to the
                     cursor point (insert mode) or one character following
                     (overtype mode).

 Shift+Right         Causes the cursor point to be set to the insertion point
                     immediately following the previous cursor point. The
                     anchor point is not moved.

 Left and Shift+Left Work analogously.

 Ctrl+Right          Moves the cursor point to the insertion point immediately
                     preceding the next word in the text including trailing
                     spaces, and sets the anchor point to be equal to (insert
                     mode) or one character following (overtype mode) the
                     cursor point. The EOL (hard line-break) and tab characters
                     are treated as words.

 Ctrl+Shift+Right    Moves only the cursor point in the same way as Ctrl+Right,
                     but leaves the anchor point unmoved.

 Ctrl+Left           Moves the cursor point to the preceding insertion point at
                     the beginning of a word, and sets the anchor point to be
                     equal to (insert mode) or one character following
                     (overtype mode) the cursor point. The EOL (hard
                     line-break) and tab characters are treated as words.

 Ctrl+Shift+Left     Moves only the cursor point in the same way as Ctrl+Left
                     but leaves the anchor point unmoved.

 Pagedown and Pageup Causes the display to be scrolled one screen at a time in
                     either direction. This behavior is the same as would be
                     encountered during a page-down or page-up caused by the
                     scroll-bar.

 Ctrl+Up and Ctrl+Down Causes the output window to be scrolled one line at a
                     time up or down respectively. This behavior is the same as
                     would be encountered during a up or down caused by the
                     output window scroll-bar.

 Ctrl+Pageup and Ctrl+Pagedown Causes the output window to be scrolled one
                     screen at a time up or down respectively. This behavior is
                     the same as would be encountered during a page-up or
                     page-down caused by the output window scroll-bar.

 Home                Sets the cursor point to the insertion point at the
                     beginning of the line containing the cursor point, and
                     sets the anchor point equal to (insert mode) or one
                     character following (overtype mode).

 Shift+Home          Moves the cursor point to the insertion point at the
                     beginning of the line. The anchor point is not moved.

 End                 Sets the anchor point to the insertion point at the end of
                     the line containing the cursor point. If the last
                     character on the line is a line-break character, the
                     anchor is positioned just before it. The cursor is set
                     equal to (insert mode) or one character previous to
                     (overtype mode) the anchor.

 Shift+End           Moves the cursor point to the insertion point at the end
                     of the line, as above. The anchor point is not moved.

 Ctrl+Home           Moves the cursor point to the insertion point at the
                     beginning of the document. The anchor point is set equal
                     to (insert mode) or one character following it (overtype
                     mode).

 Ctrl+End            Moves the anchor point to the insertion point at the end
                     of the document. The cursor point is set to be equal to
                     the anchor point (insert mode) or one character preceding
                     it (overtype mode).

 Ctrl+Shift+Home     Moves the cursor point in the same way as Ctrl+Home, but
                     leaves the anchor point unmoved.

 Ctrl+Shift+End      Moves the cursor point in the same way as Ctrl+End, but
                     leaves the anchor point unmoved.

 The user may enter special characters directly into the Input Window as
 follows: ^A for manually entered CTCP commands; ^B to add a Bold text marker;
 ^G to ring the bell on the destination machine.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Recall Last 5 Commands ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Clicking on the Recall icon located on the Toolbar causes each of the the last
 twenty five executed commands from the Input Window to be be scrolled through.
 Hitting the Return key after the command is placed into the Input Window by
 the Recall function executes that particular command.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. Copy Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing this command will copy selected text to the OS/2 clipboard, so that it
 can be pasted into the Input Window or into other active OS/2 applications.
 Note that the Output Window supports copy only, and not other editing
 functions like paste and insert.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Paste Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing this command will paste text that has been copied text to the OS/2
 clipboard into the window that currently has focus. Note that the Output
 Window does not support paste and insert, only copy. The Input Window,
 however, does support paste.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. Join Selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Join command on the
 item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. Names on selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Names command on
 the item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Ping selected nickname ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Selecting this item executes a /PING on the selected nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. Options Menu Option ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 From this menu drop down you may perform the operations shown below. Double
 click on any choice for additional information.

  Settings
           IRC Configuration and Options

  Toolbar
           Assign commands to user Toolbar icons.

  Colors
           Configure screen and text colors.

  CTCP Options
           Configure options relating to CTCP queries.

  Font
           Configure the font.

  Preferences
           Configure custome preferences.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. Query selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Query command on
 the item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 15. Kick selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Kick command on the
 selected nickname. You must be a chanop to use this feature.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 16. Ignore selected nickname ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Ignore command for
 the selected nickname for all message types.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 17. Add selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Add to Notify List
 command on the item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 18. Version ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute a /VERSION command on
 the selected nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 19. Who ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute a /WHO command on the
 selected nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 20. Whois on selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute a /WHOIS command on the
 selected nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 21. UserHost of selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute a /USERHOST command on
 the selected nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 22. Op nick ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will grant channel operator status
 to the selected nickname. You must be a chanop to use this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 23. DeOp nick ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will remove channel operator status
 of the selected nickname. You must be a chanop to use this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 24. Font Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Use the fonts dialog to set the point size of the text for all of the windows.

 Select the point size and then press the "OK" button to put the changes into
 effect or the "Cancel" button to return to the original pointsize.

 When "OK" is pressed, all IRC windows are immediately changed to the new point
 size.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 25. Whois on selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Whois command on
 the item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 26. Ban on selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Ban command on the
 item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 27. Unban on selected ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Issuing the command though the Popup menu will execute the Unban command on
 the item selected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 28. Help Menu Options ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 From this menu drop down you may perform the operations shown below. Double
 click on any choice for additional information.

  General Help
           How to use the GammaTech IRC Client program.

  Command Help
           Command syntax for IRC commands.

  Product Info
           Product information regarding the GammaTech IRC Client.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 29. General Help Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The General Help option displays help on using the GammaTech IRC Client
 program.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 30. Command Help Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The Command Help option displays help on each of the IRC Client commands which
 can be executed from the input line of any IRC client window.

 Generally, the IRC command is preceded by a / on the command line. For example
 the JOIN command would be entered as /JOIN on the command line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 31. Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This option displays the product version, contact and copyright information.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 32. Connect Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is used to start a connection to an IRC server. Select the desired
 server from the list and press the OK button, or simply double click on the
 desired server entry.

 You may connect to a server not shown in the list by entering the server name
 in the top line of the list box. Press OK to connect to that server. Note that
 the server name will not be added to the list.

 To add a server to the list, enter the server name in the top line of the list
 box and press the Add button. Up to 40 server names can be saved.

 To delete a server form the list, select the server list entry and press the
 Delete button.

 The Cancel button terminates the dialog without attempting to connect to a
 server.

 If you are already connected to a server when the OK button is pressed, a
 pop-up message will be displayed asking if you wish to change servers. If you
 reply Yes to that prompt, a normal QUIT is issued to the current server with a
 reason of "Changing Servers", and the connection is closed. All channel and
 query windows currently open are closed, and the connection with the new
 server is initiated.

 The default port for IRC server connections is 6667. If the server you are
 connecting with uses a different port, you may specify that port by entering
 :port immediately after the server name. i.e. irc.server.edu:6665


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 33. Settings Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The Settings Dialog defines custom information for your client. There are only
 3 required fields. The defaults may be taken on all others.

 User Name (required) is normally the section of your Internet address which
 appears to the left of the @ symbol. For example, if your Internet address is
 [e-mail] then your User Name would be jsmith.

 Real Name (required) is your real name such as John Q. Smith.

 Nickname (required) is the nickname you wish to use on IRC. It can be anything
 you wish but the following limitations exist: It can be no more than 9
 characters long; it must not be in use by another active IRC user.

 If a nickname is selected which is already in use at the time, a nickname
 collision occurs and your IRC session will be aborted by the server. If this
 occurs, select another nickname and try again.

 Auto Connect - If this checkbox is checked, an attempt will be made
 automatically to connect to the server last used when you start IRC. The
 Connect Dialog contains the server list and the server which was last used.

 Bells - Text directed to you or a channel you are on may contain special
 characters to sound a bell at your end. If the Bells checkbox is checked these
 characters will cause a bell to sound. If the checkbox is not checked, the
 bell will not be sounded.

 Tabs - Text directed to you or a channel you are on may contain embedded tab
 characters. When a tab character is encountered it is expanded according to
 this parameter.

 AutoJoin - By checking this checkbox and filling in the information to its
 right, the indicated channel(s) will be joined automatically when the initial
 connection to the server is made.

 The test area to the right must contain the parameter(s) for the Join command.
 Do not specify /JOIN here, only the parameters. See the Command Help for the
 Join command for additional information.

 No DNS Lookup - When this option is checked, the name server lookup is
 bypassed. Checking this option affects the Connect Dialog in that the IRC
 server entries used from the connection list must be specified as IP addresses
 instead of server names. The benefit of this option is that connections to an
 IRC server can be significantly faster if delays are a result of poor Domain
 Name Server performance.

 Disable DCC - When this option is checked, incoming Direct Client to Client
 offers are automatically refused. DCC offers made by you are still permitted.
 This option prevents unwanted DCC requests from becoming an annoyance.

 Default DCC File Path - This parameter specifies the default drive and path
 where files transmitted to you via DCC will be placed. You will have the
 option to change this path on a file at a time basis. If no value is provided,
 the incoming files will be placed in the directory where the GammaTech IRC
 software is installed.

 DCC Blocksize - This value is the requested transmission block size used when
 transfering files using DCC. The minimum size is 1 and the maximum size is
 4096 bytes. The default size is 1024.

 Save - Press this push button to save the changes you have made to the
 settings for use in future IRC sessions.

 OK - Pressing this push button will place any changes into effect for this IRC
 session but the changes will not be save for use in future IRC sessions.

 Cancel - Press this push button to terminate the Settings Dialog without
 saving or using any changes you may have made.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 34. Colors Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The Color Dialog configures the background and foreground colors for all IRC
 windows.

 To configure the colors, select the Area Type from the list box at the top
 left of the dialog. Then press the desired radio button for the desired color
 for that area. Note the change in the Sample Display Area.

 Repeat the procedure above for all of the Area Types and until you are
 satisfied with the color configuration.

 The Word Highlight List is a list of words, separated by spaces, which you
 would like to have highlighted in the output window. Words which are one
 character in length are ignored. The highlighting color used for these words
 is the same as that specified for Private Message highlighting. When placing
 words in this list you should specify the longest length words first to obtain
 the best results.

 Set - Press the Set push button to save the color configuration for future IRC
 sessions, terminate the Color dialog, and immediately set the colors for all
 IRC windows.

 Default - Press this push button to reset the colors to their default
 settings.

 Cancel - Press this push button to terminate the Colors dialog without making
 any changes.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 35. Toolbar Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The ToolBar dialog lets you define the commands which will be executed when
 you press the Toolbar icons for User Defined actions 1, 2, 3, or 4, in the
 Control, Channel, and Query Windows. The Toolbar dialog can be activated by
 using the Popup or Options menu.

 The commands that are executed from the Toolbar depend upon the window that is
 active when a Toolbar icon is pressed. For each control, enter the command or
 text you would like to enter in either the Control, Channel, or Query Window
 when the respective Toolbar icon is clicked. The values entered should be
 exactly what would be entered at the command line if entering it manually.
 Note that the information bar to the right of the Toolbar will display the
 command that would be executed if the icon were pressed.

 If the character sequence %% is embedded in the text of the command, the
 command will not be immediately executed. Instead it will be displayed in the
 Input Window without the %% characters. In addition, if the %% sequence is not
 at the end of the text, insert mode will be activated.

 The Toolbar icons appear on the DCC Chat and Send windows, but they are
 disabled on DCC windows.

 OK - Press the OK push button to save the definitions for future IRC sessions
 and terminate the Toolbar dialog.

 Cancel - Press this push button to terminate the Toolbar dialog without making
 any changes.

 The Toolbar dialog can be activated by using the Popup or Options - Toolbar
 menu option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 36. Join Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is used to join a channel and is invoked by pressing the icon on
 the Toolbar or via the Popup menu. A new window is created for each channel
 joined.

 To join a channel in the list, select the channel and press the "OK" button,
 or simply double click on the channel entry.

 You may join a channel not listed by entering the name of the channel in the
 top line of the list box and pressing "OK".

 You may add a channel to the list by entering the name of the channel in the
 top line of the list box and pressing "Add". Up to 40 channel names can be
 saved.

 To delete a channel from the list, select the channel entry and press
 "Delete".

 The "Cancel" push button terminates the Join dialog without attempting to join
 a channel.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 37. Query Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is used to begin a query session with another nickname and is
 invoked by pressing the icon on the Toolbar or via the Popup menu.  A new
 window is created for each query initiated.

 To start a query, select the nickname from the list box and press the "OK"
 button, or simply double click on the nickname entry.

 You may query a nickname not listed by entering the nickname in the top line
 of the list box and pressing "OK".

 You may add a nickname to the list by entering the nickname in the top line of
 the list box and pressing "Add". Up to 40 names may be saved.

 To delete a nickname from the list, select the nickname entry and press
 "Delete".

 The "Cancel" push button terminates the Query dialog without initiating a
 query session.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 38. Notify Dialog Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is used to update the Notify nickname list and is invoked by
 pressing the icon on the Toolbar or via the Popup menu.

 To add a nickname to the list enter the nickname in the top line of the list
 box and press "Add". Up to 40 nicknames may be saved.

 To delete a nickname from the list, select the nickname entry and press
 "Delete".

 When you have finished updating the list press the "OK" button.

 When a user in the notify lists signs on or off of IRC you will be notified.
 Keep in mind that if a user changes their nickname it will be treated as if
 the user signed off of IRC.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 39. DCC Chat Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is presented when another IRC user has made an offer to join a
 private DCC chat session with you. The nickname of the user, their Internet IP
 Address and the TCP/IP Port are displayed.

 If you wish to accept the offer and join the private chat session, press the
 "Yes" button. If you do not wish to establish the session, press the "No"
 button.

 DCC Chat offers can be automatically refused by checking the "Disable DCC"
 checkbox in the Settings Dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 40. DCC File Offered Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog is presented when another IRC user has made an offer to send you a
 file via the DCC protocol. The nickname of the user, their Internet IP
 Address, the TCP/IP Port, the file size and the file name are displayed.

 The file name is prefixed with the default receive path, if any, as specified
 in the Settings Dialog. If no path is specified, the received file will be
 placed in the directory containing the GammaTech IRC software.

 You may change the path and or file name by overtyping in the file name field.

 If you wish to accept the offer to receive the file, press the "Yes" button.
 If you do not wish to receive the file, press the "No" button.

 DCC File offers can be automatically refused by checking the "Disable DCC"
 checkbox in the Settings Dialog.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 41. Preferences Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog permits you to select various preferences regarding IRC
 processing. Each option available is described below.

 Automatic Nickname Resolution - This option indicates the action to be
 performed if a nickname collision occurs on an initial connection to a server.
 If this option is selected and a collision occurs, the following attempts will
 be made to resolve the nickname: If your nickname ends with a numeric
 character and that character is less than '9', a value of 1 will be added and
 the new nickname used. If your nickname does not end with a numeric character
 and if your nickname is less than 9 characters in length, then a 0 will be
 appended to your nickname and that nickname used.

 Nickname Highlighting - With this option selected, nicknames displayed in the
 output window are highlighted in accordance with the Colors selections. If
 this option is not selected, no highlighting is performed.

 Minimized Window Alerts - With this option selected, an alert beep is sounded
 each time a message arrives in a minimized window. This allows you to
 minimized windows for channels or queries with little traffic and be notified
 when message traffic does occur.

 Beep While Away - With this option selected you will receive a beep any time
 you receive a private message while you are marked away with the /AWAY
 command.

 Sort Names List - This option causes the nicknames displayed in the Names List
 window to be sorted in alphanumeric order. If this option is not selected the
 names are displayed in the order they joined the channel, most recent first.

 Initially Show Nick List - With this option checked, the Nick List subwindow
 will be automatically displayed when you join a channel.

 Do Automatic UserHost on Notify - When a user in your notify list signs on IRC
 you will be notified that the specified nickname has signed on. However, this
 nickname may be in use by someone other than you expect. Selecting this option
 causes an automatic /USERHOST command to be executed for the nickname which
 allows you to see the user@host mask of the nickname for further
 identification.

 Supress Join Messages - This option supresses the join messages normally
 received when someone joins a channel.

 Supress Leave Messages - This option supresses the leave messages normally
 received when someone leaves a channel.

 Supress Signoff Messages - This option supresses the signoff messages normally
 received when someone signs off of IRC or is signed off for some reason, such
 as a netsplit.

 Supress Mode Messages - With this option selected mode change messages for
 channels and nicknames are supressed.

 Supress Nick Messages - This option supresses messages generated when a user
 changes their nickname.

 Add usr@hst to Join Msg - Selecting this option causes the user@host to be
 appended to the Join message when a user joins a channel you are on. This
 permits further identification of the joining user. The draw back is that the
 join message is increased in length adding clutter to the display.

 Startup Commamds - This field may contain a IRC command to be executed each
 time a server connection is completed. The command is executed immediately
 upon a server connection. The command must be a slash (/) command or it will
 not be executed. If more than one command is desired, place your commands in a
 text file and specify the /RUN command here. Note that the AutoJoin feature is
 available on the Settings Dialog to Join one or more channels at startup.

 Input Message Script - This parameter specifies the name of a REXX procedure
 script to be executed for each input message received from IRC. Using the REXX
 procedure language you may examine the message and perform actions including
 suppression of the message, display of additional text, execution of IRC
 commands and send text to the channel. You must have REXX installed to use
 this feature. A sample script is provided by the name of REXXMSG.CMD.

 Output Command Script - This parameter specifies the name of a REXX procedure
 script to be executed for each output command entered. Using the REXX
 procedure language you may examine the command and perform actions including
 suppression of the command, display of additional text, execution of IRC
 commands and send text to the channel. You must have REXX installed to use
 this feature. A sample script is provided by the name of REXXCMD.CMD.

 Script Programming Click here for more information on scripts.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 42. Script Programming ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Scripts are written in REXX. A working knowledege of Procedure Language REXX is
assummend.

There are two exit routines each of which calls a different script file.

The message exit is called each time a message is received from the IRC server
and before it is processed by the client. You may use this exit to automate
actions when certain events occur such as when someone joins a channel you are
on.

The command exit is called each time you enter text to IRC and before the text
is processed. You may use this exit to create aliases for other commands, add
new commands of your own, etc.

Sample scripts are provided as examples. Do no alter the sample scripts.
Instead, copy them to new names and modify the copies. It is also strongly
recommended that you test your scripts from the OS/2 command line before using
them on IRC. Debugging is much easier from the command line.

The return string from the REXX exit indicates if the associated message or
command should be processed normally or suppressed. To suppress the message,
return a null string. To process the message normally return a string such as
"OK",

Be aware that supressing messages from the server can result in unpredictable
behavior by the GammaTech IRC client. Be careful when supressing important
messages. The client keys off of many different messages for internal
processing. In addition, keep your script processing to a minimum. Performance
problems can result if excessive processing is performed.

Their are several external functions available to the exit scripts. These
functions are described below.

The first argument passed to the REXX exit script is a window handle. This
argument must also be passed to some of the external functions.

The second argument passed to the REXX exit script is your current nickname.

The third argument passed to the REXX exit script is the complete message or
command text as received by the client. When processing messages it will be
handy to refer to the IRC RFC 1459. A copy of this RFC has been provided in the
directory where you installed IRC.

IrcRexxDisplay(text,win)

   This function displays "text" in the window. It does not send the text over
   IRC. The "text" parameter is a null terminated string containing the text to
   display.

   The "win" parameter describes the window in which to display the text. Use a
   null string to cause the text to be displayed in the control window. To
   display the text in the window where the message would normally be
   displayed, use the first argument passed to this procedure.

 IrcRexxCommand(text,win)

   This function sends "text" over IRC. The "text" is a null terminated string
   containing the text to be sent. The text may be text to the channel or a IRC
   command.

   The "win" parameter describes the window in which to display the output of
   the text or command. Use a null string to cause the output to be displayed
   in the control window. To display the output in the window where the
   message would normally be displayed, use the first argument passed to this
   procedure.

 IrcRexxSend(text)

   This function sends the "text" as a raw string directly to the server. A
   carriage return and line feed is appended to the text before transmission.

 IrcRexxWildCard(wildcard,string)

   This function checks "string" for a match against "wildcard". A return value
   of MATCH or NOMATCH is returned.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 43. CTCP Options Dialog ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 This dialog permits you to select various options relating to CTCP query
 processing. CTCP is the Client to Client Protocol. It is used to obtain
 various information about a server or another client. When someone wishes to
 know something about you they may use a CTCP query to obtain that information.
 You may also query information from servers or other clients. See the help on
 the following commands which do CTCP queries: /USERINFO /CLIENTINFO /PING
 /TIME /ECHO /FINGER /SOURCE /VERSION. Each option available is described
 below.

 CTCP Notify - Generally you will not be aware when you receive a CTCP query
 from another client. These requests are generally harmless, but if you wish to
 be notified when one occurs, check this checkbox. Then, anytime a CTCP request
 is received, it will be posted to the main IRC client Output Window.

 Notify Current Window - The CTCP notification in the previous option is sent
 only to the main IRC window. If you wish the notification to be posted to the
 current IRC window you are using as well, check this checkbox. This option is
 ignored unless the CTCP Notify checkbox is also checked.

 User Information - This field may be filled in with any text you desire, or
 left blank. Other IRC users may query this information by entering a /USERINFO
 command against your nickname. The information found here is returned to the
 requester in CTCP fahion. If no information is supplied here, the word "None"
 is returned.

 Client Information - Normally the Client Information request is responded to
 with a list of supported client features in CTCP fashion. If text is entered
 here that text is sent as a private message to the requester instead of the
 normal CTCP reply.

 Finger Information - Normally the Finger request is responded to with a your
 real name as entered in the Settings Dialog in normal CTCP fashion. If text is
 entered here that text is sent as a private message to the requester instead
 of the normal CTCP reply.

 Ping Information - Normally the Ping request is responded to by returning the
 received ping string to the caller in normal CTCP fashion. This permits the
 requester to determine the round trip reponse time between their client and
 your client. If text is entered here that text is sent as a private message to
 the requester as well as the normal CTCP reply.

 Echo Information - Normally the Echo request is responded to by returning the
 received echo text to the requester in normal CTCP fashion. This allow the
 requester to verify that connectivity with your client is present. If text is
 entered here that text is sent as a private message to the requester as well
 as the normal CTCP reply.

 Time Information - Normally the Time request is responded to by returning the
 date and time set on your local system in normal CTCP fashion. If text is
 entered here that text is sent as a private message to the requester instead
 of the normal CTCP reply.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 44. IRC Commands Help ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 A list of the supported IRC commands is shown below. Double click on the
 desired command to display additional information, syntax and command
 examples. Note that when entering an IRC command, it must be preceded by a /
 character. For example to execute the LEAVE command you would type /LEAVE.

  ACTION           Send an action message to a channel.
  ADMIN            Display administrator information.
  AWAY             Set or reset away status.
  BYE              Terminate IRC.
  CLEAR            Clear the output window.
  CLIENTINFO       Check CTCP capabilities of a user.
  CTCP             Send custom CTCP command.
  DATE             Display the time from a server or user.
  DCC CHAT         Offer a DCC Chat session with another user.
  DCC SEND         Send a file via DCC to another user.
  DEOP             Remove IRC operator privileges.
  ECHO             Echo a text string to and from another client.
  FINGER           Display a users real name.
  IGNORE           Ignore messages from other users.
  INFO             Display information about the IRC creators.
  INVITE           Invite a user to join a channel.
  IRCTRACE         Write raw IRC messages to a trace file.
  ISON             See if specific users are on IRC.
  JOIN             Join a channel.
  KICK             Kick someone off of a channel.
  KILL             Terminate a users IRC connection.
  LEAVE            Close a channel or query.
  LINKS            Display server links.
  LIST             Display existing channels.
  LOG              Write log file of message traffic.
  LUSERS           Display summary of users, servers and operators.
  MAP              Display servers connected to network.
  ME               Send an action message to a channel.
  MODE             Set a channel or user's mode.
  MOTD             Display a servers Message Of The Day.
  MSG              Send a private message.
  NAMES            See who is on a channel.
  NICK             Change your nickname.
  NL               Toggle Nicklist window on or off.
  NOTIFY           Notify when users join or leave IRC.
  OPER             Set IRC operator status.
  PING             Check network response time.
  QUERY            Open a Query Window.
  QUIT             Terminate IRC.
  REHASH           Force server to reread it's config file.
  RESTART          Force server to reread it's config file.
  RUN              Execute IRC commands from a file.
  SIGNOFF          Terminate IRC.
  SILENCE          Silence private messages at the server.
  SOURCE           Display where to obtain a users client software.
  SQUIT            Disconnect a server from the IRC network.
  STATS            Query a servers statistics.
  SUMMON           Invite a user to join IRC.
  TIME             Display the time from a server or user.
  TOPIC            Display or set a channel topic.
  USERHOST         Display information about a user.
  USERINFO         Display a users information string.
  USERS            Display users connected to a server.
  VERSION          Display the name and version of a users IRC client.
  WHO              List users on a channel or IRC.
  WHOIS            Display detail about a nickname.
  WHOWAS           Display history detail about a nickname.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 45. ADMIN Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The ADMIN command displays information regarding the administration of an IRC
 server.

 Syntax: /ADMIN [servername | nickname]

 If the server name is omitted, information for the server you are connected
 with will be displayed. If a nickname is specified, information about the
 server on which that client is connected will be displayed.

 Examples:

     /ADMIN

     /ADMIN irc.texas.net

     /ADMIN george admin


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 46. AWAY Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The AWAY command is used to notify other IRC users that you are away and will
 not be responding to messages. When the Away status is set, and a IRC user
 sends you a private message, a response is returned to that user explaining
 that you are away and the reason.

 Syntax: /AWAY [reason]

 When a reason is given, you set as Away. When no reason is provided, you are
 set as not Away.

 Examples:

     /AWAY gone to eat

     /AWAY


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 47. BYE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The BYE command terminates your IRC session. A reason may be given which is
 broadcast to the participants of any channels you had joined.

 Syntax: /BYE [reason]

 If a reason is not provided, a reason of "Leaving" is generated.

 This command is synonymous with "QUIT" and "SIGNOFF".

 You may also use the File - Signoff menu option to terminate your IRC session.

 Examples:

     /BYE going to class


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 48. CLEAR Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The CLEAR command clears the output window.

 Syntax: /CLEAR

 The scroll buffer is purged and the output window cleared.

 This command may be abbreviated /CLE.

 Examples:

     /CLEAR

     /CLE


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 49. CLIENTINFO Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The CLIENTINFO command sends a request to the specified IRC user client
 software asking what CTCP (Client To Client Protocol) commands are supported.

 Syntax: /CLIENTINFO nickname

 Providing that the client software for "nickname" supports the CLIENTINFO
 command, a list of supported commands will be returned. Clients that do not
 support CLIENTINFO may return an error message, or nothing at all. Some
 clients may return information other than that expected.

 Examples:

     /CLIENTINFO george  Result:

     *** CLIENTINFO (george): VERSION CLIENTINFO PING FINGER


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 50. CTCP Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The CTCP command allows you to send custom CTCP command requests to another
 nick.

 Syntax: /CTCP nickname command-text

 Most standard CTCP commands are supported by the GammaTech IRC Client by their
 own commands. For example, see /PING or /VERSION. This command allows one to
 send a customized CTCP command that is not otherwise supported.

 Examples:

     /CTCP george VER


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 51. DATE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The DATE command queries the requested server of client for the current time
 at that location. The DATE command is synonymous with the TIME command.

 Syntax: /DATE [servername] [nickname]

 If no server or client name is provided, the request is made to the server on
 which you are connected. If a nickname is provided, the request is sent to the
 client software used by the nickname as a CTCP command. Not all IRC clients
 support CTCP TIME requests so information returned may not be that which is
 expected or no response may be given at all.

 Examples:

     /DATE

     /DATE irc.texas.net

     /DATE george  Results:

     *** irc.texas.net : Tuesday March 28 1995 -- 08:47 -06:00

     *** TIME (george): Tue Mar 28 08:47:15 1995


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 52. DCC CHAT Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The DCC CHAT command is used to initiate a private DCC chat session with
 another user.

 Syntax: /DCC CHAT nickname

 When this command is entered, the user specified is notified that you wish to
 establish a DCC Chat session with them. They then have the option to accept
 the offer and establish the chat session or decline the offer. In any event, a
 new window is created where the chat session will take place if it is
 accepted.

 The DCC chat session is conducted as a direct client to client session and is
 therefore more secure since it does not use the IRC network for message
 traffic. The session is not affected by netsplits or server outages and you
 can change servers without impacting the DCC Chat session.

 Example:

     /DCC CHAT george


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 53. DCC SEND Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The DCC SEND command is used to transmit a file to another user.

 Syntax: /DCC SEND nickname file.name

 When this command is entered, the user specified is notified that you wish to
 send them a file. They then have the option to accept the offer and receive
 the file or decline the offer. In any event, a new window is created where the
 file transfer session will take place if it is accepted.

 The DCC SEND session is conducted as a direct client to client session and is
 therefore not affected by server performance netsplits or server outages.
 Changing servers will not impact the DCC file transfer.

 Example:

     /DCC SEND george myfile.dat


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 54. DEOP Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The DEOP command removes IRC operator status.

 Syntax: /DEOP

 This command is used by a user with IRC operator privileges to remove IRC
 operator status from themselves.

 Example:

     /DEOP


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 55. ECHO Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The ECHO command sends a string of text to the requested IRC users client
 software which in turn sends it back unchanged.

 Syntax: /ECHO nickname text

 The ECHO command uses the CTCP protocol to send the request to the client. Not
 all IRC client software supports the CTCP ECHO command. For this reason, an
 error message may be returned, or text which is not expected, or no response
 at all.

 Example:

     /ECHO george Hello world

 Result:

     *** ECHO (george): Hello world


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 56. FINGER Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The FINGER command displays the real name and idle time of an IRC user.

 Syntax: /FINGER nickname

 The FINGER command uses the CTCP protocol to send the request to the client.
 Not all IRC client software supports the CTCP FINGER command. For this reason,
 an error message may be returned, or text other than that expected, or no
 response at all.

 Example:

     /FINGER george

 Result:

     ***FINGER (george): George D. Smith, Idle 15 seconds


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 57. IGNORE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The IGNORE command allows you to block messages from another user so that they
 are not displayed in your IRC windows.

 Syntax: /IGNORE [nickname|user@host] [+|-type ...]

 If no parameters are specified, the ignore list is displayed.

 If only the nickname or user@host parameter is specified, all messages for
 that user will be ignored.

 Either the nickname or the user@host of the user may be specified. If the
 user@host is specified, you do not have to enter the entire host name, only as
 much as is required to identify the user. You can obtain the users
 user@hostname using the WHOIS command.

 You may specify the types of messages to be ignored. Specifying a "+" will
 cause the associated message type to be ignored.  Specifying a "-" will allow
 those message types through if previously they were set to be ignored. If
 neither "+" or "-" are specified "+" is assumed.  The allowable message types
 are shown below. If no type is provided, ALL is assumed.

  MSGS       Private messages to you.
  CHAN       Messages to channels.
  INV        Invites.
  CTCP       CTCP command requests.
  ALL        All messages.

 The ignore list is not retained from IRC session to IRC session.

 Examples:

     /IGNORE george

     /IGNORE george MSGS CTCP

     /IGNORE george +MSGS +CTCP

     /IGNORE george -

     /IGNORE george -MSGS


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 58. INFO Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The INFO command shows information regarding people related to the development
 of Internet Relay Chat.

 Syntax: /INFO [server]

 If server is not provided, the server to which you are connected responds to
 the command. Otherwise it is sent to the requested server for processing.

 Examples:

     /INFO

     /INFO irc.texas.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 59. INVITE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Invite a user to join a channel.

 Syntax: /INVITE nickname [channel]

 If channel is not specified, the current channel is used.

 This command sends a message to the specified nickname inviting them to join
 the channel specified or defaulted. The channel does not have to exist.

 If the channel is invite only (+i) then the issuer of this command must be a
 channel operator.

 Examples:

     /INVITE george

     /INVITE george #chatter


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 60. IRCTRACE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The IRCTRACE command is used to create a trace file of raw IRC messages during
 your IRC session. The trace file may be used for debugging or for
 informational purposes when devloping scripts.

 Syntax: /IRCTRACE ON [filename] | OFF

 If the trace is started without specifying a trace file name the file name
 "gtirc.trc" is used.

 If a trace is started while a trace is currently active, the current trace is
 terminated and a new trace started with the new file name.

 If the trace file already exists it will be appended to.

 Example:

     /IRCTRACE ON

     /IRCTRACE ON c:\mytrace.dat

     /IRCTRACE OFF


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 61. ISON Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The ISON command is used to determine if one or more nicknames are currently
 on IRC.

 Syntax: /ISON nick1 [nick2 ...]

 The list of nicknames, separated by spaces, is analyzed and the list is
 returned with only those nicknames currently on IRC.

 Example:

     /ISON george linker jazzy wizard

 Result:

     ISON george wizard


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 62. JOIN Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The JOIN command is used to join one or more channels. A new window is opened
 for each channel joined.

 Syntax: /JOIN channel[,channel ...]  [key,key ...]

 A maximum of 10 channels may be joined.

 If the channel is protected by a key (password) then the appropriate key must
 be provided to join the channel. In the parameter list for the JOIN command,
 the first key listed goes with the first channel listed and so on.

 You may also join a channel by using the icon on the Toolbar or via the Popup
 menu.

 The total number of channel plus Query Windows permitted at any point in time
 is 10.

 Examples:

     /JOIN #chat

     /JOIN #chat,#os/2

     /JOIN #secret please


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 63. KICK Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The KICK command is used to remove someone from a channel. It is a forced
 leave. This command is restricted to channel operators only. Note that a user
 removed by KICK can simply rejoin the channel.

 Syntax: /KICK [channel] nickname [reason for kick]

 If the KICK command is issued from the channel window of the channel where the
 nick is joined, the channel does not need to be specified. To kick from a
 different channel or window, specify the channel name.

 Since kicking is often times used as a warning, a reason for the kick is
 generally appropriate, but not required.

 Examples:

     /KICK #chat george for flooding the channel

     /KICK george for acting up


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 64. KILL Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The KILL command is used to disconnect a IRC user (client) from a server.

 Syntax: /KILL nickname reason

 The KILL command is restricted to IRC operators only. It is used primarily to
 get rid of ghost sessions. Servers may automatically generate KILL's when
 nickname collisions occur.

 Example:

     /KILL george Clean up ghost session


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 65. LEAVE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The LEAVE command is used to depart from a channel or terminate a query
 session.

 Syntax: /LEAVE [channel,channel ...]

 If the LEAVE command is issued without parameters, the current channel / query
 will be terminated. If issued from a window other than the channel/query you
 wish to leave, the channel and/or query names must be specified.

 You may leave multiple channels and/or query sessions by specifying multiple
 names separated by commas.

 Leaving a channel or query will automatically close the channel or query
 window.

 You may also leave by pressing the icon on the Toolbar of the related window,
 or close the window by double clicking on the system menu icon at the top left
 corner of the window.

 When terminating IRC, it is not necessary to leave all channels and queries
 first.

 Examples:

     /LEAVE

     /LEAVE #chat

     /LEAVE george

     /LEAVE #chat,george


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 66. LINKS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The LINKS command displays a list of all the servers connected to the server
 specified.

 Syntax: /LINKS [server [wildcard]]

 If server is not specified the server you are attached to is used. Otherwise
 the information is requested from the specified server.

 If the wildcard is specified, information is returned only if it matches the
 wildcard expression. If wildcard is specified, the server must also be
 specified.

 The output of this command is directed to a new window created when the
 command is entered. The information shown in this display window is a snapshot
 at the time when the command was executed. To close this display window double
 click on the icon in the upper left corner of the window. Depending on the
 server response time it may take several seconds for information to appear in
 the window.

 Examples:

     /LINKS

     /LINKS irc.texas.net

     /LINKS *.au coombs*

 In the last example above, the server with a name matching *.au will be
 queried for a list of attached servers matching coombs*.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 67. LIST Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The LIST command displays one or more active channels which includes the
 channel name, number of users and, if available, the topic for the channel.

 Syntax: /LIST [mask]  [channel[,channel ...] ]

 If no parameters are specified, all channels are displayed. This list can be
 very lengthy.

 The list can be limited by specifying a mask value of one or more of the
 following:

  -MIN n     Display channels with at least n users.
  -MAX n     Display channels with no more than n users.
  -PUB       Display only public channels.
  -PRI       Display only private channels.
  -TOP       Display only channels with a topic set.

 If one or more channel names are specified, only those channels are listed.

 The /LIST command also allows the use of wildcard characters in the channel
 name field. Valid characters are * and ?, and have the same meaning as when
 used with OS/2 file names. So, the channel operand of the /LIST command can
 have any one of the following three formats:

 channel, channel,...          Lists the specified channels only
 *                             Lists the current channel, when executed from a
                               Channel Window
 <wildcard expression>         Lists all channels matching the expression

 Example of wildcard expressions:

    ?bible
    #bib*
    ?chat*

 Note that when using wildcard expressions it takes time to create the list
 since all channels must be retrieved and then filtered using the wildcard
 expressions input by the user.

 If a channel name of "*" is used, the current channel is listed, provided you
 execute the command from a channel window.

 Secret channels are not listed unless you are joined to that channel.

 The output of this command is directed to a new window created when the
 command is entered. The information shown in this display window is a snapshot
 at the time when the command was executed. To close this display window double
 click on the icon in the upper left corner of the window. Depending on the
 server response time it may take several seconds for information to appear in
 the window.

 Examples:

     /LIST

     /LIST #chat,#os/2

     /LIST -min 3 -max 10

     /LIST *

     /LIST -pub


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 68. LOG Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The LOG command is used to create a log file messages for a window. The log
 file for the window may be opened using the toolbar icon also.

 Syntax: /LOG ON [filename] | OFF

 If the log is opened and no file name is specified the name of the window will
 be used as a default. When the default is used, the name is adjusted to 8.3
 file naming conventions by stripping invalid characters and then truncating to
 8 bytes then adding a .log extension. The logfile name will generally be the
 channel name or query name with a .log extension. For the control window the
 default file name will be gtirc.log. Unless overridden, the log files will be
 placed in the default directory which is normally \GTIRC.

 When using the toolbar icon to open a log file, the previous log file name for
 this window is used. If there was not a previous log file then the default
 name is used. There is no method provided to specify a log file name using the
 toolbar icon. If you desire a different name you must use the /LOG command to
 set the name initially.

 The toolbar icon changes when the log file is opened or closed. This occurs
 regardless of whether the log operation was done using the icon or the /LOG
 command. The two methods are interchangable.

 If a log is already active when a log on command is entered, the current log
 file is closed and the new one opened.

 If the log file already exists it will be appended to.

 Each record in the log file will contain a timestamp.

 Examples:

     /LOG ON

     /LOG ON c:\mylog.dat

     /LOG OFF


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 69. LUSERS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The LUSERS command lists a summary of visible users, servers and operators.

 Syntax: /LUSERS [wildcard [server]]

 If the wildcard expression is provided, the summary is limited to those users
 and servers which match the wild card.

 If server is specified, the information is queried from that server. Otherwise
 it is obtained from the server to which you are connected.

 Examples:

     /LUSERS

     /LUSERS *.edu

     /LUSERS *.edu irc.texas.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 70. MAP Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The MAP command displays a hierarchical list of the IRC servers connected to
 the IRC network.

 Syntax: /MAP [server]

 If a server name is specified, only that servers tree will be displayed.
 Otherwise the entire network is displayed.

 Examples:

     /MAP

     /MAP norman.ok.us.undernet.org


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 71. ME Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The ME command describes an action on the current channel. The ME command is
 only valid when executed for a window joined to a channel. The ME command is
 synonomous with the /ACTION or /ACT command.

 Syntax: /ME text

 This command displays a message on the channel which indicates that you are
 doing something interesting.

 Examples:

     /ME is very happy

     /ACTION is rolling on the floor laughing

 Results:

     * mynick is very happy

     * mynick is rolling on the floor laughing


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 72. MODE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The MODE command displays or changes the user or channel modes. It is also
 used to ban users from a channel.

 To display or set the user mode use the following syntax:

 Syntax: /MODE nickname [+|-][flags]

 Your nickname is required. If no other parameters are specified the current
 mode is displayed. Note that your user mode is automatically displayed to the
 right of your nickname in the title bar.

 The acceptable flags are shown below. The flags may be prefixed with a "+" to
 set the mode on, or a "-" to set the mode off. If neither "+" or "-" is
 specified then "+" is assumed. More than one flag character may be specified.

  i   Your nickname is invisible to anyone who does not know it's exact
      spelling.

  o   IRC Operator status. This flag can only be set off with the MODE command.
      To set it on use the /OPER command.

  s   This client is to receive server notices.

  w   This client is to receive wallops messages. These are messages to all
      IRCops. If this mode is set, wallops messages received are displayed in
      the Control output window only.

  d   Deaf mode supresses all public (channel) messages to this user. Private
      messages are still received. Suppression occurs at the server level. You
      may use this mode if you wish to suspend public messages while you are
      away so that any private messages will likely be available for viewing
      when you return. Note that this mode is not available on all IRC servers
      so you may receive an error attempting to set it.

 Examples:

     /MODE george

     /MODE george +iw

     /MODE george -w

 To display or change the channel mode use the following syntax:

 Syntax: /MODE *|channel [+|-][flags [parameters]]

 To alter a mode the user must have channel operator status.

 The channel name or "*" is required. If a channel name of "*" is specific the
 current channel name is used. If no other parameters are specified the current
 mode is displayed. Note that the channel mode is automatically displayed to
 the right of the channel name in the title bar.

 The acceptable flags are shown below. The flags may be prefixed with a "+" to
 set the mode on, or a "-" to set the mode off. If neither "+" or "-" is
 specified then "+" is assumed. More than one flag character may be specified.

  o   Gives or takes chanop status to another user. The nickname of the user
      must be specified in the parameters.

  v   Gives or takes the ability to talk on a moderated channel. The nickname
      of the user must be specified in the parameters. Chanops always have the
      ability to talk on a moderated channel. This gives them the ability to
      allow others to talk also without giving them ops.

  p   The channel is private.

  s   The channel is secret.

  i   Channel is invite only. Users joining must be invited first.

  t   The channel topic may be set only by channel operators.

  n   No messages from outside the channel may be sent to this channel.

  m   The channel is moderated. Only chanops and those they designate may talk.

  l   Sets a channel limit. No more than the number of users specified will be
      permitted to join the channel. When setting a limit the count must be
      specified in the parameters. When removing a limit the count is not
      specified.

  k   Sets a channel key (password) which must be specified by users joining
      the channel. The key is provided in the parameters. The key must be
      specified whether adding or removing it. The key cannot be changed, only
      added and removed.

  b   Sets a ban mask. Users matching the ban mask will not be permitted to
      join the channel. The ban mask is specified in the parameters and has the
      format of [nick[!user[@host]]] and may contain wild card characters. The
      list of current bans may be obtained by /MODE channel b.

 Note that more than one flag and their respective parameters may be specified
 in the same command. However, a limit of three "o" or "b" flags may be
 specified.

 Examples:

 /MODE *

 /MODE * +im

 /MODE #mychan +o george

 /MODE #mychan -s

 /MODE * +l 30

 /MODE * +lk 30 please

 /MODE * +b george

 /MODE * -b *!*@texas.net

 /MODE * b


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 73. MOTD Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The MOTD command displays the Message Of The Day from the specified server.

 Syntax: /MOTD [servername|nickname]

 If the server name is omitted, information from the server you are connected
 with will be displayed. If a nickname is specified, information from the
 server on which that client is connected will be displayed.

 Examples:

     /MOTD

     /MOTD irc.texas.net

     /MOTD george


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 74. MSG Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The MSG command sends a "private" message to the specified nickname(s) or
 sends a message to a channel which you have not joined.

 Syntax: /MSG nick1[,nick2 ...] | [channel] text

 If one or more nicknames are specified, the message is directed to only those
 clients. Therefore, membership in any forums you, and they, are participating
 will not see the message. Keep in mind that no message on IRC is truly private
 in that various administrative positions have the capability to see any
 message traffic.

 Two special characters may be used in place of a nickname. If "," is specified
 for a nickname, the message will be sent to the last nickname who sent you a
 message. If "." is specified for the nickname, the message is sent to the last
 nickname you sent a message to. When using "," or "." only one nickname may be
 specified in the command.

 If a channel is specified, the message is sent to that channel provided that
 the channel mode is not (+n) which prevents messages from the outside.

 The /MSG command may be abbreviated /M.

 Examples:

     /MSG george How are you today?

     /MSG #chat I will be joining in 5 minutes, sorry I'm late.

     /MSG george,pauline Talk to you folks later.

 Private messages you receive can be discerned from normal channel messages by
 the way in which the sending nickname is presented. Normal channel traffic
 shows the sending nickname as <nick> where private messages show them as
 *nick*.

 If several private messages are to be sent and received, it is more convenient
 to start a query with the nickname involved. See the QUERY command for more
 details on this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 75. NAMES Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The NAMES command will display the nicknames of users joined to the specified
 channel.

 Syntax: /NAMES [channel,channel ...]

 If the channel name is omitted, the current channel is listed. If executed
 from a non-channel window and a channel is not provided, an error message is
 returned.

 The name information is displayed only for those channels which are visible.
 That is, channels which you have joined, or those which do not have a channel
 mode of (+p) or (+s).

 The output of this command is directed to a new window created when the
 command is entered. The information shown in this display window is a snapshot
 at the time when the command was executed. To close this display window double
 click on the icon in the upper left corner of the window. Depending on the
 server response time it may take several seconds for information to appear in
 the window.

 Examples:

     /NAMES

     /NAMES #os/2

     /NAMES #chat,#os/2


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 76. NICK Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The NICK command is used to change your nickname.

 Syntax: /NICK newnickname

 The nickname may have a maximum length of 9 characters. If another IRC user is
 using the new nickname, and error will be returned.

 Example:

     /NICK george2


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 77. NL Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The NL command toggles the Nicklist window on or off.

 Syntax: /NL

 The window must be a channel window.

 Example:

     /NL


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 78. NOTIFY Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The NOTIFY command is used to notify you when a specified nickname signs on or
 off to IRC.

 Syntax: /NOTIFY [[-]nickname] ... | [+]

 The Notify list can also be updated using the Notify Dialog which is accessed
 by clicking on the icon on the Toolbar or via the Popup menu.

 Specifying no parameters on the NOTIFY command will display the current status
 of each nickname in the notify list.

 Nicknames specified in the command list are added to the notify list. If the
 specified nickname is prefixed with a "-", it will be removed from the notify
 list.

 Specifying a "-" without any other parameters causes all nicknames in the
 notify list to be removed.

 Specifying a "+" without any other parameters will display those nicknames in
 the notify list which are currently on IRC.

 The Notify nickname list may contain up to 25 nicknames. The check for the
 nickname presence on IRC is performed once per minute.

 A user will be shown as signed off when they change their nickname too, so
 keep this in mind.

 Notification is performed by displaying a highlighted message in your current
 Output Window such as "*** Signon by nickname detected" or "*** Signoff by
 nickname detected".

 The notify nickname list is retained across executions of the GammaTech IRC
 client.

 Examples:

     /NOTIFY

     /NOTIFY george pauly

     /NOTIFY -george

     /NOTIFY +

     /NOTIFY -


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 79. OPER Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The OPER command is used by a normal user to acquire IRC operator privileges.

 Syntax: /OPER userid password

 If the correct userid and password are supplied, the user will be given IRC
 operator privileges on the server to which they are connected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 80. PING Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The PING command is used to determine the time it takes to send a message to
 another IRC user and back. It is used primarily to determine lag time.

 Syntax: /PING nick[,nick ...]

 If and when a ping response is received from the remote client, the elapsed
 time sill be displayed. PING uses the CTCP protocol. Not all IRC client
 software supports CTCP PING. For this reason, the expected response may not be
 received, or no response may be received at all.

 Examples:

     /PING george

     /PING george,lindap

 Results:

     *** PING (george): 3 seconds

     *** PING (lindap): 45 seconds


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 81. QUERY Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The QUERY command starts a private chat session with the specified nickname. A
 new Query Window is opened.

 Syntax: /QUERY nickname

 Issuing the query command opens a window for the private chat session, but
 does not notify the other user that such has taken place. Most IRC clients do
 not support separate windows for private chat sessions.

 All message traffic in Query Windows is performed as if you were executing
 /MSG commands to the related nickname.

 The Query Window can be closed at any time in the same way a channel window is
 closed. See /LEAVE.

 A query may also be initiated by clicking on the icon on the Toolbar or via
 the Popup menu.

 The total number of channel plus Query Windows permitted at any point in time
 is 10.

 Example:

     /QUERY george


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 82. QUIT Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The QUIT command terminates your IRC session. A reason may be given which is
 broadcast to the participants of any channels you had joined.

 Syntax: /QUIT [reason]

 If a reason is not provided, a reason of "Leaving" is generated.

 This command is synonymous with "BYE" and "SIGNOFF".

 You may also use the File - Signoff menu option to terminate your IRC session.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 83. REHASH Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The REHASH command forces the server to re-read and process its configuration
 file.

 Syntax: /REHASH

 This command is restricted to IRC operators.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 84. RESTART Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The RESTART command forces a server to restart itself.

 Syntax: /RESTART

 This command is restricted to IRC operators. Not all servers may support this
 command.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 85. RUN Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The RUN command executes IRC commands from a text file you have previously
 created.

 Syntax: /RUN filename

 Each line of the file is treated as a IRC command and is executed in the
 window where the RUN command was entered.

 The file name may contain a complete drive, path and file name. If the drive
 is omitted, the drive where the IRC software is installed is assumed. If the
 path is omitted, the path where the IRC software is assumed.

 Script files which flood a channel with unwanted messages can result in you
 being kicked and / or banned from the channel or server. Do not abuse this
 feature.

 Examples:

     /RUN script.txt

     /RUN c:\scripts\myscript.txt


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 86. SIGNOFF Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The SIGNOFF command terminates your IRC session. A reason may be given which
 is broadcast to the participants of any channels you had joined.

 Syntax: /SIGNOFF [reason]

 If a reason is not provided, a reason of "Leaving" is generated.

 This command is synonymous with "BYE" and "QUIT". It may also be abbreviated
 as /SIGN.

 You may also use the File - Signoff menu option to terminate your IRC session.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 87. SILENCE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The SILENCE command is used to suppress private messages from an annoying
 user. The suppression is performed at the server level. Not all servers may
 support this feature.

 Syntax: /SILENCE [+nick!user@host] [-nick!user@host]

 Entering the command without any parameters displays the current list of
 silence entries.

 Entries are added by entering a + followed by a nickname and or user@host
 mask. Wildcard characters are accepted in the mask.

 Entries are removed by entering a - followed by the mask.

 There is generally a limit of 5 silence entries.

 Examples:

     /SILENCE

     /SILENCE +badboy

     /SILENCE -badboy

     /SILENCE +*joe@*somewhere.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 88. SOURCE Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The SOURCE command sends a request to the specified IRC user client software
 asking where that software can be acquired.

 Syntax: /SOURCE nickname

 Providing that the client software for "nickname" supports the SOURCE command,
 a description of where the software may be obtained will be returned. Clients
 that do not support SOURCE may return an error message, or nothing at all.
 Some clients may return information other than that expected. SOURCE uses the
 CTCP protocol.

 Example:

     /SOURCE george

 Result:

     *** SOURCE (george): SofTouch Systems : [phone]


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 89. SQUIT Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The SQUIT command is used to force a server to disconnect from the IRC
 network.

 Syntax: /SQUIT [server] [comment]

 This command is restricted to IRC operators.

 If a comment is specified, then the server name must also be specified.

 Example:

     /SQUIT irc.server.edu Disconnecting due to bad connection


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 90. STATS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The STATS command is used to query statistics from a server.

 Syntax: /STATS query [server]

 The query field is one of the following characters:

  c   Returns a list of servers which the server may connect to or allow
      connections from.

  h   Returns a list of servers which are either forced to be treated as leaves
      or allowed to act as hubs.

  i   Returns a list of hosts which the server allows a client to connect from.

  k   Returns a list of banned username/hostname combinations for the server.

  l   Returns a list of the server's connections, showing how long each
      connection has been established and the traffic over that connection in
      bytes and messages for each direction.

  m   Returns a list of commands supported by the server and the usage count
      for each if the usage count is non-zero.

  o   Returns a list of hosts from which normal clients may become operators.

  y   Show Y class lines from server's configuration file.

  u   Returns a string showing how long the server has been up.

 If the server parameter is not provided, the server you are connected with is
 assumed.

 The implementation of this command on any given server is highly dependent.

 Examples:

     /STATS c

     /STATS i irc.texas.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 91. SUMMON Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 Invite a user to join IRC.

 Syntax: /SUMMON user [server]

 For this command to function the following conditions must apply: The user
 must be logged into a host running an IRC server; the server must have SUMMON
 enabled; the server must be able to write to the users tty terminal.

 Most servers do not support SUMMON, so don't expect it to work.

 Examples:

     /SUMMON george

     /SUMMON george irc.texas.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 92. TIME Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The TIME command queries the requested server of client for the current time
 at that location. The TIME command is synonymous with the DATE command.

 Syntax: /TIME [servername] [nickname]

 If no server or client name is provided, the request is made to the server on
 which you are connected. If a nickname is provided, the request is sent to the
 client software used by the nickname as a CTCP command. Not all IRC clients
 support CTCP TIME requests so information returned may not be that which is
 expected or no response may be given at all.

 Examples:

     /TIME

     /TIME irc.texas.net

     /TIME george

 Result:

     *** irc.texas.net : Tuesday March 28 1995 -- 08:47 -06:00 *** TIME
     (george): Tue Mar 28 08:47:15 1995


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 93. TOPIC Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The TOPIC command is used to display or set a channel topic.

 Syntax: /TOPIC [channel] [topic text]

 The channel name may be omitted provided the command is entered from a window
 joined to a channel.

 You must be joined to the channel before you can set the topic. In addition,
 if the channel mode is +t, then only channel operators may set the channels
 topic.

 Examples:

     /TOPIC

     /TOPIC #chat

     /TOPIC #chat IRC is fun

     /TOPIC IRC is fun


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 94. USERHOST Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The USERHOST command takes a list of up to 5 nicknames and returns information
 about each one.

 Syntax: /USERHOST nick1 [nick2 ...]

 Note that the nicknames are separated by spaces and not commas as in most
 commands.

 Example:

     /USERHOST george pauline


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 95. USERINFO Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The USERINFO command sends a request to the specified IRC user client software
 asking for user information.

 Syntax: /USERINFO nickname

 Providing that the client software for "nickname" supports the CTCP USERINFO
 command, and that the remote user has set this information, the text set by
 the remote user will be returned. Clients that do not support CTCP USERINFO
 may return an error message, or nothing at all. Some clients may return
 information other than that expected.

 Each user sets the text that is to be returned by this command. For the
 GammaTech IRC Client, you set this information in the "User Information" field
 of the Settings dialog.

 Example:

     /USERINFO george

 Result:

     *** USERINFO (george): I am a happy camper


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 96. USERS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The USERS command shows the users logged in to the specified server.

 Syntax: /USERS [server]

 If the server is not specified, the server you are connected with is used.

 Many servers have this command disabled for security reasons.

 Examples:

     /USERS

     /USERS irc.texas.net


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 97. VERSION Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The VERSION command sends a request to the specified IRC user client software
 asking the name, version and platform of the IRC client software.

 Syntax: /VERSION nickname

 Providing that the client software for "nickname" supports the VERSION
 command, a description of the name, version and platform will be returned.
 Clients that do not support CTCP VERSION may return an error message, or
 nothing at all. Some clients may return information other than that expected.

 Example:

     /VERSION george

 Result:

     *** VERSION (george): GammaTech IRC : Version 1.00 : OS/2 Warp


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 98. WHO Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The WHO command lists users on IRC.

 Syntax: /WHO [channel | name | 0] [o]

 If no parameters are supplied, the current channel name is used.

 If a channel name is supplied, or provided by default, the members of that
 channel are listed.

 If a name is provided, which is anything that is not a channel name, then it
 may be a wildcard expression and the users will be searched by examining their
 host, server, real name and nickname fields.

 If a name of 0 (zero) is specified for a name, all IRC users are listed. This
 will be a very lengthy list.

 If the o (oh) operand is provided, then only IRC operators matching the name
 mask are displayed. The o operand may only be supplied when a name is
 provided.

 Users which are invisible by having a mode of (+i) are listed only if they are
 on a common channel with you.

 If the output of the WHO command displays an asterisk (*) in place of the
 channel name, it indicates that the user is either not joined to any channels,
 or that the channels they are joined to are private or secret.

 Examples:

     /WHO

     /WHO #os/2

     /WHO *george*

     /WHO 0 o


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 99. WHOIS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The WHOIS command displays detailed information about a nickname.

 Syntax: /WHOIS [server] nickname[,nickname ...]

 If server is specified for a user connected to a distant server, then
 additional information will be provided on how long the user has been idle is
 provided. There is no other good reason to supply a server name.

 Information displayed consists of the users name, host, server, real name,
 away status and idle time information.

 The output of this command is directed to a new window created when the
 command is entered. The information shown in this display window is a snapshot
 at the time when the command was executed. To close this display window double
 click on the icon in the upper left corner of the window. Depending on the
 server response time it may take several seconds for information to appear in
 the window.

 Examples:

     /WHOIS george

     /WHOIS george,philly

     /WHOIS irc.texas.net george

     /WHOIS george george

 The last example is a special case where the server name is acquired from the
 nickname. The server used for the query is the server to which "george" is
 connected.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 100. WHOWAS Command ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

 The WHOWAS command displays information about who used the specified nickname
 last, even if it is not currently in use.

 Syntax: /WHOWAS nickname [count]

 The servers history file is searched for the past usages of the nickname and
 the associated information displayed.

 If count is specified, then only the last "count" items are displayed.

 The server history information is not retained very long, so information may
 not be available.

 Examples:

     /WHOWAS george

     /WHOWAS george 3


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