Never accept files from people you don't know. Files with extensions of type .exe, .com, .ini, .bat, and others may contain a virus, even if the person is not aware that it is infected. Only receive and run such files from people you trust. Never type a command or code string that someone erratically tells you. It's very common for people to say things such as “type this code to gain operator status: /decode X or /write X... NEVER consider suggestions like that. Internet Relay Chat, or Chat, is a method of conversing with other internet users, in real time, using a chat software program called a "client". There are many different chat channels, or rooms, covering every subject imaginable. Rather than posting a message on a bulletin board, and reading other postings, you are able to type your message in a chat window, and watch others post their messages in real time. This makes for some lively dialogue, and a conversation that is much more enjoyable than simply reading messages. You will interact with other chat channel users, and also be able to send and recieve files, such as pictures, using the various IRC chat servers. Be forewarned, DCC sending is perhasp not a wise thing to do do to the risk of getting a virus-- but it is possible to send digital formats back and forth between users. NEVER accept files sent to you from a user you do not know. More about file transfers.... When you are in a chat channel, and someone tries to send you a file, a warning box will pop up on your screen, asking if you accept or reject the file transfer. Many internet viruses are transmitted this way, so if you are unsure of the person sending a file, reject it. The files are usually marked .exe or .ini. These are program files, and can contain a virus or a trojan. If someone is sending you a picture, be sure that the file is an .gif or .jpg file. These are extensions used for graphics. If in doubt, just reject the transfer, it won't hurt your computer unless you download and run (accept) the file. Be safe, have fun and remember that etiquette will pay off. Ø SPAM TOLERATED PERIOD!Spamming is completely unacceptable practice that occurs on IRC. Many of these lamers are "pervayors" of some really pathetic materials, so be forewarned. There are different types of spam that you will encounter while chatting on IRC. It is common to see autogreet bots, and other forms of lamitude. Please notify our OP's of any spam you encounter that emmulates from users in #ULL
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! NICKSERVRegular users to IRC often want to establish an online identity, or Nick that no other user can utilize. NICKserv helps in this regard by registering and protecting your Nickname. You can lose a Nick by telling someone your password, or by not loging into IRC and identifying to your Nick regularly. (over a month)DALnet nickname (nick) registration is a two-step process. An email address has to be set for nicknames. Nickname registrations that have not been confirmed through email or IRC will expire within 24 hours. It is important to set a valid email address. To Register a Nick you must have your chat client on and be connected to a DALnet server.The command is as follows.
Occasionally there is what is known as 'lag" and you will get disconnected. When you reconnect there is occasionally a "Ghost" of the nick you are using that remained in the channel you were chatting in. To remove the "ghost" type in.
To recover a nickname from another user that does not have authorization to utilize the nick.
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