
BASIC HELP
Irc is a multi-user, multi-channel chatting network.  It allows people all
over the internet to talk to one another in real-time. Each irc user has a
nickname they use.  All communication with another user is either by
nickname or by the channel that they or you are on.  All IRCII commands
begin with a / character. Anything that does not begin with a / is assumed
to be a message that is sent to everyone on your channel.  Here is a list
of basic commands to help you get started:
    /LIST               Lists all current irc channels, number of
                        users, and topic.
    /NAMES              Shows the nicknames of all users on each
                        channel
    /JOIN <#channel>    Join the named channel.  All non-commands
                        you type will now go to everyone on that
                        channel
    /MSG <nick> <msg>   Sends a private message to the specified
                        person.  Only the specified nickname will
                        see this message.
    /NICK <nickname>    Change your nickname
    /QUIT               Exits irc.
    /HELP <topic>       Gets help on all IRCII commands.
    /WHO <#channel>     Shows who is on a given channel,
                        including nickname, user name and host,
                        and realname.
    /WHOIS <nick>       Shows the "true" indentity of someone
To 'chat' with others   Just start typing your message and press
                        <enter> when you are ready for it to be seen
                        by everyone else on your channel
These commands should get you started on irc.  Use the /HELP command to
find out more about things on irc (press <enter> to get out of help), or
ask questions... most people would be happy to help you out.
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