How to connect to IRC through console, app, or a web client on Linux

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Bill Toulas
Aug 7, 2015

IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a text communication layer protocol that has been available for at least 15 years. It is used by tens of thousands around the globe for quick communication, online conferences, conduction of real-time text interviews, asking for technical help etc.

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