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Nobody talks about IRC
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uva3021
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2. August 2006 @ 23:00 |
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I'm surprised an IRC client or servers are rarely discussed here. IRC is my choice as best p2p client. I've gotten things from IRC channels that aren't available on newsgroups or torrents for a few days. Is it too difficult or just not enough people know about it?
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The_Fiend
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3. August 2006 @ 02:53 |
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Most people don't know about it, not to mention you have to be in the know on what channels to use...
So most people stick with widely known stuff like torrents and usenet.
irc://arcor.de.eu.dal.net/wasted_hate
Wanna tell me off, go ahead.
I dare ya !
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SadJoker
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17. August 2006 @ 13:48 |
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Technically IRC isnt a P2P client/application. It was originally designed as a communication service, the ability to transfer files between users was added later as sorta an after thought.
IRC's primary use is still to communicate. Its use as a P2P client has only grown with the introduction of XDCC and other transfer modes/protocols.
Anyway, as its already been said IRC takes effort to use. Most ppl dont wanna hafta work to get what they want so IRC isnt a viable choice for them.
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tocool4u
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17. August 2006 @ 14:01 |
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Quote:
Technically IRC isnt a P2P client/application. It was originally designed as a communication service, the ability to transfer files between users was added later as sorta an after thought.
Actually IRC is a Peer-to-peer Client because when you send a messege to somebody they get it and send it back, So technically communication is a form of P2P
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RedStaff
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18. August 2006 @ 12:04 |
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I used to use IRC when I first got into downloading from the net but I never really got that much into it, but I wouldnt mind eploring it again if you could put some advice on here such as channels to use and where to get tutorials and download scripts from I think it would be usefull to a lot of people
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SadJoker
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18. August 2006 @ 13:46 |
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In the manner of speaking, IRC can be defined as P2P in regards to communication. But the original IRC protocol itself was never intended or designed for transfer of data (files/binary etc) the DCC/CTCP protocol was added later and thus gave IRC the ability to be used as a P2P client.
As for posting what channels to use, that would be against aD rules not to mention its damned near impossible to list every single channel out there on IRC. Channels come and go daily if not hourly..
As for download scripts, you can get those off the Net. there's XDCC Catcher for example.. Does most of the work for you. Tho ALOTTA channels loathe it and have banned it. you get caught using it, your kicked and most likely banned from the channel
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RedStaff
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19. August 2006 @ 01:01 |
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Ok cheers but if the channels are changing so frequently how do you find out which channels have the files you need ?
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SadJoker
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19. August 2006 @ 11:22 |
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usually you gotta got access to one of the higher level channels, the ones with the newest freshest stuff. Once you have access there, you usually can get access to other channels even those that randomly move around
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RedStaff
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20. August 2006 @ 03:21 |
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How do you get access SadJoker, can you add me to your msn messenger [noemailsallowed@afterdawn.com] and tell me a bit more about it
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20. August 2006 @ 11:05
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20. August 2006 @ 11:05 |
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RedStaff,
Let's have a peek at the forum rules ;)
My killer sig came courtesy of bb "El Jefe" mayo.
The Forum Rules You Agreed To! http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33 |
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Xplorer4
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20. August 2006 @ 16:52 |
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I have been interested in IRC but as mentioned the channels change so frequently I have no idea where to go.
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SadJoker
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1. September 2006 @ 13:34 |
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RedStaff - those higher up level channels usually are reserved for those that have something to offer ie bandwidth, access to other channels, prechannels,prebots, private ftps.. you arent gunna get access less you have something to offer and it better be worth their time.
or you get to know some of the Ops in some of the medium level channels, help out in the channel and work your way up from there. Or you befriend someone that has access to those higher level channels and get invited into the higher level channel
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The_Fiend
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1. September 2006 @ 13:54 |
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I say stick with torrents and Usenet, less of a hassle.
irc://arcor.de.eu.dal.net/wasted_hate
Wanna tell me off, go ahead.
I dare ya !
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