IRC

IRC definition - computer

(Internet Relay Chat) Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After joining a channel, your messages are broadcast to everyone listening to that channel. IRC client programs, such as mIRC, provide a graphical interface for all functions, including logging into popular servers and obtaining a list of their active channels. See mIRC, netsplit, SOP and AOP.



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