randomguy2323Aug 17, 2023

Why do you use IRC?

https://lemmy.kevitprojects.com/post/27256

Why do you use IRC? - myowninstance

I am very new into this chat applications and read about IRC and Matrix. Matrix seems its more new and modern. So I just wonder what’s the reason you are still using IRC?

Show threadAmerican_Jesus
I don’t use it for a longtime, but if it works why change it. It good for realtime chat, you can use it on a potato and some. Matrix chats also have IRC bridges so all can be on same chat.
Aug 17, 2023 at 7:15pmWeb
Show threadrandomguy2323Aug 17, 2023
When you said you can use it in a potato you mean like self hosting ? Yes I heard about the bridge :)
Show threadAmerican_JesusAug 17, 2023
Hosted or client, there’s IRC clients for everything, even on a Commodore 64 (csdb.dk/release/?id=197138)
IRC Client for c64Net WiFi Modem

Commodore 64 Tool: IRC Client for c64Net WiFi Modem by Jim_64. Released on 31 October 2020

Commodore 64 Scene Database
Show threadrandomguy2323Aug 17, 2023
Oh thats cool , how can I start on IRC?
Show threadAmerican_JesusAug 17, 2023

Start by choosing a network, try something like Libera Chat libera.chat

You have some suggestions for IRC clients on their page, you can even use one on the browser. Browse the channels available, join, chat

Libera Chat

A next-generation IRC network for FOSS projects collaboration!

Libera Chat
Show threadZippyAug 18, 2023
Literally on a potato. It requires near zero computing power.