The Ghost Operator's Signal
I’ve set up a small IRC server for the Tom’s IT Cafe community.
IRC is a lightweight text-based chat system that has been used on the Internet for decades.
It’s simple, fast, and works on almost any device.
The server is fully encrypted and supports SASL authentication and host cloaking.
Connection details:
Continue reading “Tom’s IT Cafe IRC Network”
Want a private comms channel without relying on Discord or Slack?
IRC is alive, and you can run your own today.
A small, well-configured IRC server gives you privacy, control, and minimal attack surface – all in a few commands.
Some people think that IRC is dead.
Some of them don’t even know what is it.
They’re young, grew up on modern comms.
IRC is the protocol that laid the foundation of modern chats.
Networks used large footprint ircd daemons for the base.
They registered services daemons for channel and nick retention.
TLS settings were rare and uncomfortable.
SASL authentication was hardly set.
Then new developments appeared.
The old technology got a modern revision.
If you want to discuss topics of the site with other technology-minded people, or you need some technical help, maybe you have a question, then you can join our growing Discord community:
If you have any difficulties with the invite link, leave us a comment below!
For others who like older text based protocols, we have an IRC channel as well:
irc.libera.chat / #tomsitcafe
Find us and let’s build a helpful and collaborative community together, like the 90s Linux IRC channels!
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