!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] ([IRC]) is an [Application Layer] [protocol] that facilitates [communication] in the form of text. 

[{$pagename}] is a form of [instant Messaging]

The chat process works on a client/server networking model. [{$pagename}] [clients] are computer programs that a user can install on their system. These clients communicate with chat [servers] to transfer messages to other clients.

[{$pagename}] is mainly designed for group communication in discussion forums, called channels, but also allows one-on-one communication via private messages as well as chat and data transfer, including file sharing.

[{$pagename}] requires all members [MUST] be on-line enable to receive messages contrary to most [Instant Messaging] [Applications]

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