SwiftIRC
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SwiftIRC is an IRC network that was formerly called FluxIRC. After a split of the netadmins, it was decided to branch off and split up the network, forming SwiftIRC. FluxIRC was started in an attempt to make a smaller IRC network for teens to hang out and talk about gaming, and didn't have much growth potential.
Right now SwiftIRC houses around 3000+ users at peak times, and is still growing slowly.
History
The network was originally called FluxIRC, and ran a version of QuakeIRCd. The date that FluxIRC was founded is presently unknown to us. After some disputes between key members of staff, a considerable delink occurred. The delinking parties took the FluxIRC name with them, yet claimed little or none of the network user base. After the delink, a number of improvements were made to the staff hierarchy and the network infrastructure. The network was renamed to SwiftIRC on April 22nd 2005, and this has thus been stated as the network's founding date. To this date, SwiftIRC is still using services databases that date back to FluxIRC, and has an expected user peak of over 3500 users during the weekends.
Taken from [http://searchirc.com/history/SwiftIRC]
Focus
This main network user base is derrived around a propriatary IRC client built in to the RuneScape client SwiftSwitch. While many of the channels focus around RuneScape the network is more for Technology, along with General chatting. All users are welcome.
Servers
The server list as of Monday, May 22, 2006:
[irc.swiftirc.net]
phoenix.il.us.swiftirc.net
wholly.de.eu.SwiftIRC.net
velociraptor.nj.us.SwiftIRC.net
imperial.ca.us.swiftirc.net
hydra.fl.us.SwiftIRC.net
manticore.uk.eu.SwiftIRC.net
fusion.wa.us.SwiftIRC.net
Channels
There are many channels to be found; but here are some of the more relevant ones for information:- #SwiftSwitch : For RuneScape discussion.
- #irchelp : For network help/questions
- #RSmarket : For RuneScape trading.
- #rstrivia : For playing RuneScape trivia.
More Information
More information can be found at the official [website], or at the SearchIRC [page].
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