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?

  • Digital Mark@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    xkcd.com/1782/

    Matrix, XMPP, etc. will all pass and be forgotten.

    IRC will never die, and the channels on it are often useful. I suggest starting with libera.chat

    Find a client you like. I’m on Mac, I tolerate LimeChat, Adium is “better” but I don’t use any other chats, which is what it’s for. There’s plenty of options. ircii is the classic.

      • darkstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        I fondly remember all the functionality Polaris offered, and because piracy was a big part of my IRC use, also Fserve. I made some extensions of my own to help with the typical IRCOP duties. Good times.

    • Sky Cato@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Nope xmpp is still going strong. I’ve been using xmpp over whtsapp for a while and I like it so much. You can even make a voice and video call. The best thingis it is federated just like fediverse