Why do you use IRC?
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?
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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?
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.
When you said you can use it in a potato you mean like self hosting ? Yes I heard about the bridge :)
Hosted or client, there's IRC clients for everything, even on a Commodore 64 (https://csdb.dk/release/?id=197138)
Oh thats cool , how can I start on IRC?
Start by choosing a network, try something like Libera Chat https://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
Literally on a potato. It requires near zero computing power.