How do I chat on TheOneRing.nets IRC server?
You need an IRC client to chat on an IRC server. There are several options. First – and possibly easiest – you can use our Java IRC chat (also known as jirc). This operates within your browser and should work on any type of operating system. If you’re slightly more experienced – or want to chat regularly – you should try a dedicated IRC client such as mIRC, our own TORnIRC or Trillian (all only for Windows) – XChat, ChatZilla, Blackened, Irssi, BitchX (for multiple platforms) – and IRCLE, Snak, AkwaIRC or AthenaIRC for the Macintosh. 4) What are the advantages of a dedicated IRC client? Well, Java IRC is fantastic if you want to test the chatting waters, but for those chatting on a regular basis, a dedicated IRC client offers greater reliability and flexibility. Just a few of the distinct benefits over Java IRC include: • Ability to chat in more than one channel at once • Ability to set up notifies to see when your friends come online • Ability to ignore annoying chatters so you don’t
