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Focused topicsChannel Etiquette
- Read the channel topic before participating
- Respect channel operators and their decisions
- Stay on-topic for specialized channels
- No spam, flooding, or excessive caps
- Use /msg for private conversations
Finding More Channels
- Use
/listto see all public channels - Try
/list *topic*to search by keyword - Visit EFnet Channel List for real-time data
- Many channels have related channels (e.g., #linux-help)
- Check channel websites for additional resources
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EFnet History
🏛️ Our History
EFnet (Eris Free Network) is the modern-day descendant of the original IRC network. Founded in 1990, EFnet has maintained its position as one of the largest and most established IRC networks in the world.
The name "EFnet" comes from "Eris Free" network, named after the removal of eris.berkeley.edu, a problematic server in the early 1990s. When it left the network, administrators decided to name the remaining network the "Eris Free network" or EFnet.
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Getting Started
What is IRC?
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a real-time messaging protocol that allows you to communicate with people around the world in channels (chat rooms) or private messages.
IRC has been connecting people since 1988 and remains one of the most reliable and open communication platforms on the internet.
To get started, install an IRC client and connect to EFnet using server
irc.efnet.org on port 6667.
Basic Commands
/join #channel
Join a channel
/part #channel
Leave a channel
/msg nickname
Send private message
/nick newnick
Change your nickname
/list
List all channels
/whois nickname
Get user information