Is the CB Radio of the Internet. Basically you can "chat" to a number of people by typing simple messages at your keyboard & these are responded to by one or more other people from all over the world who happen to be "chatting" to you via IRC.

(IRC) a means of communicating with others over the internet, in Real Time via Text messages.

Just like the telephone, the Internet supports interactive, realtime discussions between internauts. Users log onto special Net computers and join discussions already in progress.

(abbreviation: IRC) A chat network that operates over the Internet. Originally evolved from the UNIX talk program, IRC is similar to the chat systems found on commercial online services.

The Internet Relay Chat protocol allows two or more people to engage in real-time text communication across the internet.

A relay like a CB radio system that operates over the Internet and requires that users type their conversations.

A protocol that enables two or more people, each in remote locations, who are connected to an IRC server to hold real-time conversations. IRC is defined in RFC 1459.

This allows for communication between two or more users at any one given time. Users are set in 'rel-time' - that is they are able to see the message being typed.

This is a program, downloable, from the web that enables users to join one of thousands of chat rooms. One does not need AOL, just internet connection. One can chat, share softwarre, or dominate chat sights in this medium. Just goto YAHOO! and type in MIRC to get you going.

A program that enables Internet users to trade messages in real time, simulating a conversation.

This program is the standard for real-time, many-to-many, text-based interaction.

A protocol that supports interactive text-based communications in established “chat room” sites on the Internet.

A very large network of servers that allow users to communicate in real time to one another via the keyboard.

A multi-user live chat facility created by linking specialized chat servers all over the world.

Internet Relay Chat is a form of chat on the Internet using TCP/IP protocols via Request for Comment (RFC) 1459. Servers configured to permit IRC allow clients to connect via certain dedicated port(s).

see chat room.

a large, multiple-user, live chat facility

a real-time group communications tool using computers. Everyone wishing to communicate accesses the same "chat room" provided through the internet. Messages typed by any of the participants are seen by all participants. Special communications software is often needed to participate.

Online chat system. Connect to IRC with an IRC client. There are many that can be downloaded for free for both PC and Macintosh computers, including mIRC. Once connected to an IRC server, you join a channel, which has a name preceded by a #.

See Instant Messaging.

A system that allows typed 'conversation' to take place in real time over the Internet.

Interactive, real-time discussions between Internauts using text messages. Users log in to designated Net computers and join discussions in progress. A rarely used part of the Internet, due to security concerns.

A CB radio-like system which utilizes channels to exchange short messages between users.

The most widely used form of online chat. IRC uses special software, its own commands and a separate part of the Internet from the web. It allows many users on different systems at different locations to converge into one chat room and have a discussion, similar to a conference call. See Module 4.

One of the few Internet standards for live speech. It allows for channel creation, private talks and file exchange. It also allows servers to connect to each other, which is why several IRC networks exist today: Undernet, DALnet, EFnet to name a few. IRC channels are the "places" inside IRC servers where you can chat with other people. Channels are created in IRC servers and users join those channels so they can communicate with each other. Messages written on an channel are only visible to the people connected to that channel. Two or more users can create a "private" channel so they don't get disturbed by other users. Channel names begin with a #. ISA

A software tool that makes it possible to hold real-time keyboard conversations online.

See IRC.

A method of allowing several people to transmit text messages to one another over the Internet. The people who want to chat all link to a particular chat room.

An Internet protocol that allows people all over the world to meet in groups and communicate with each other by typing. Words typed by any user are seen by anyone who is in a particular "chat room" at a particular time.

A live chat area of the Internet in which real-time conversations take place via IRC software, ASCII commands, and channels. Each channel begins with a # and is dedicated to a different area of interest.

Also referred to as Chat , this is the ability to have simultaneous conversations over the Internet by typing in your part of the conversation, and seeing the responses in an interactive fashion.

A multi-user chat facility which can be used by groups or individuals in “private sessions”. Users can chat without providing personal information, about any topic of interest.

IRC (original programming code written by Jarkko Oikarinen) is a multi-user, multi-channel chatting network. It allows people all over the internet to talk to one another in real-time.

Internet Relay Chat, or IRC, allows users to chat on different channels over the Internet. IRC channels are preceded by a # sign and are controlled by channel operators. Channel operators can kick people out of the channel if he or she feels necessary.

A conferencing system used on the . Unlike instant messaging, however, users donÕt communicate directly with each other. Instead, the server broadcasts all messages to all current users of a particular channel.

The first of the chat rooms, or networks of computers that host this chatting protocol. There are several networks of these computers--the most popular is Efnet. There are thousands of channels (or rooms) and hundreds of thousands of people within. There is a channel for just about any interest you could have--it is simply a matter of finding the name. You need to use an IRC client to get to them, but as long as you have an Internet connection, you can get hooked in.

A client/server protocol where IRC clients can connect to an IRC server and "chat." There are several networks of these computers, and there are thousands...

a facility which allows Internet users to converse in real time by sending typed messages to each other across the network.

a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication. John Romero - (born October 28, 1967) is a well-known game designer, programmer, and developer in the video game industry. He is best known as a co-founder of id Software and lead designer of their groundbreaking personal computer games Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. He is also credited with coining the term " deathmatch" and has served as Chairman of the Cyberathlete Professional League Advisory Board since 1998. Johnathan Wendel - (born 1981 in Independence, Missouri), better known by the pseudonym Fatal1ty, is a professional electronic sports player who has won over USD500,000 in cash and prizes from professional competitions, mainly in the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL).

A way of chatting to others in real time using text. The text is shown in a small window and the chat is likely to be on a particular topic.

A multi-user, live, real-time, text-based conference via the Internet or intranet.

An internet based discussion or chat forum. Groups of users with similar interests are split into groups, known as channels. Anyone with the required software on an internet server can offer IRC services. This is frequently used as a control medium for botnets or for the sharing other illicit materials.

A widely used chat protocol.

A computerized way for people to congregate and chat together.

Interactive, real-time discussions between Internauts using text messages. Users log into designated Net computers and join discussions already in progress. More information about IRC can be obtained via ftp. Ftp to: cs-ftp.bu.edu

A program that enables many people to talk at the same time by simply typing. Using IRC is similar to being in a conversation with many people at once at a party.

A world-wide "party line" protocol that allows one to converse with others in real time. IRC is structured as a network of servers, each of which accepts connections from client programs, one per user. See also: talk. [Source: HACKER

Internet Relay Chats, or IRCs, are Instant Messaging applications that are often available for free downloading. They are like a combination between email and a chat room. Some IRCs allow you to transfer files. Source: TechSoup.org

Commonly known as IRC - Real time communication between computer users through typing of messages that takes place in `chat rooms' that can be private as well as public, IRC also allows file sending.

A multi-user chat system, where people meet on channels (chat rooms) to talk in groups, or privately - usually with a certain topic of conversation. There is no restriction to the number of people that can participate in a given discussion, or the number of channels that can be formed on IRC.

( IRC) Internet users anywhere in the world can 'chat' to each other by sending text messages via IRC. Internet relay chat is "real-time" communication, so users must be logged in to the Internet at the same time.

A communications tool which allows a text based 'chat' between different users who are logged on at the same time. Of limited use for marketing purposes except for special-interest or youth products.

A popular program that allows users all around the world to communicate live, or chat, with other users.

A world-wide "party line" protocol that allows users to converse with each other in real time. IRC is structured as a network of servers, each of which accepts connections from client programs, one per user. Some schools and organizations have disabled IRC on their computers and networks because of congestion problems or organizational policies about appropriate use. IRC garnered world-wide attention during the Gulf War, when citizens on their computers in Tel Aviv during the bombing raids were describing the events as they happened over IRC to listeners around the world. See also Talk. WWWebfx Home Page

(IRC) IRC is a multi-user chat system, where people meet on "channels" (rooms, virtual places, usually with a certain topic of conversation) to talk in groups or privately. This system enables participants to distribute executable content. Note: many worms and Trojans utilize IRC as a communications channel to return data to the original malware author, who can then instruct the worm or virus execute commands from causing a DDoS to infecting other machines.

(Context: network services) (Acronym: IRC): A very large, distributed service which allows mul- tiple users to chat, share les, and sometimes work on commn projects. Lately, this service is also used to control zombies and/or gather information reported by active viruses.

a network of Internet servers where people "chat" with others from all over the world in real time. In addition it is possible to trade and download files such as images or software programs. Many IRC channels are benign chat rooms where people discuss interests such as gardening or cars.

A world-wide "party line" protocol that allows one to conversewith others in real time. IRC is structured as a network ofservers, each of which accepts connections from client programs,one per user. See also: talk.[Source: HACKER] Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG)

A system that enables bored undergraduates and, occasionally, other Internet folks to talk to each other in real time (rather than after a delay, as with e-mail messages).

Basically, a huge multi-user live chat facility. There are a number of major IRC servers around the world which are linked to each other. Anyone can create a "channel," and anything that anyone types in a given channel is seen by all others in the channel. Private channels can (and are) created for multi-person "conference calls."

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a form of real-time Internet chat or synchronous conferencing. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication and data transfers via private message.