what are IRC servers?
 
IRC servers allow users to chat with friends using the IRC protocol.
 
overview:
 
  IRC servers allow you to use the IRC protocol to chat with friends by supporting connections from users'  IRC Clients.  These servers are typically run on high-speed internet connections (such as a T1).  This allows an IRC server to support a large number of client connections with minimal lag.
 
additional comments:
  The rules, policies, and other server/network specific information can typically be found in the server's motd.
 
technical note:
  The client/server model is probably the most common method used for internet protocols.  In this model, a client connects to a server and receives data transmitted by the server.  The server handles how information is transferred to other users and also receives data from its clients.  This is a many to one mapping.
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