| List of IRC Commands
Command Description
/join Joins a specified channel or creates it if it doesn't exist.
/part Leaves the specified channel.
/msg Sends a private message to a user.
/say Sends a public message to the current channel.
/list Lists all available channels (may take time).
/whois Displays information about a user.
/nick Changes your nickname.
/quit [] Disconnects from IRC with an optional message.
Channel Management Commands
Command Description
/topic [] Displays or changes the topic of a channel.
/kick Removes a user from a channel (for operators only).
/mode Changes the mode of a channel or user (for operators only).
/names [] Lists users in a specified channel.
User Status Commands
Command Description
/away [] Marks you as away with an optional message.
/back Marks you as back from being away.
/me Sends an action message (e.g., "runs away"). |
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Overview of IRC
The term "IRC" can refer to two distinct entities: Internet Relay Chat and the International Rescue Committee. Below is a brief history of both.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
Origins
Founded: August 1988 by Jarkko Oikarinen at the University of Oulu, Finland.
Purpose: To facilitate real-time text-based communication over the internet.
Development: Initially created to extend BBS software, it allowed group discussions in channels and private messaging.
Growth and Evolution
First Network: The first IRC server was established at tolsun.oulu.fi, leading to the creation of the first IRC network.
Expansion: By late 1988, IRC had spread across the internet, connecting various universities and networks.
Decline: Usage began to decline significantly after 2003, with a notable drop in users by 2012.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Founding
Established: July 24, 1933, at the request of Albert Einstein to assist victims of Nazi persecution.
Original Name: International Relief Association, later merged with the Emergency Rescue Committee in 1942 to become the International Rescue Committee.
Mission and Impact
Focus: Provides humanitarian aid and long-term support to refugees and those affected by conflict and disaster.
Global Reach: Operates in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities, assisting millions annually.
Leadership
Current President: David Miliband, serving since 2013, previously the British foreign secretary.
Both organizations, while sharing the same acronym, serve vastly different purposes and have unique histories that reflect their respective missions.
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