31 IRC (X-Files)
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This article is from the uk.media.tv.sf.x-files FAQ, by Paul Tang paul@asfafa.demon.co.uk with numerous contributions by others.
31 IRC (X-Files)
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a network of computers (servers) set up
specifically to pass messages between people in real time i.e. so they
can 'chat'. EFNet is the largest IRC network with over 120 servers -
currently split into 2 sections, broadly 'USA' and 'Europa' - and it's
upon the European 'side' of EFNet that you'll find #XFiles_UK.
#XFiles_UK appeared on EFNet around Summer '95 as a 'meeting place' for
a few UK X-Philes to catch up on goss etc. As the year came to a close
season 2 XF gained in momentum (and viewing figures) bringing more
people to the young but healthy IRC channel.
Connecting to IRC for the first time: Students should TELNET to
"stork.doc.ic.ac.uk 6667" or better still use an IRC program. People
connecting via a commercial ISP (Demon, Compuserve, Netcom etc.) should
consult their ISP about connecting to IRC. Once connected to IRC you can
join #XFiles_UK by typing "/join #XFiles_UK". You can leave by typing
"/quit". Busiest times are just after a new episode has been screened on
TV and Sunday evenings. More information can be found on the UK X-Files
Database at
[http://www.sincity.demon.co.uk/]>[http://www.sincity.demon.co.uk]
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