Internet Chat Quick Tour: Real-Time Conversations & Communications Online Copyright © 1995 by Donald Rose All rights reserved. This book may not be duplicated in any way without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the form of brief excerpts or quotations for the purposes of review. The information contained herein is for the personal use of the reader and may not be incorporated in any commercial programs, other books, databases or any kind of software without written consent of the publisher or author. Making copies of this book or any portion for any purpose other than your own is a violation of United States copyright laws. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Rose, Donald. Internet Chat quick tour : real-time conversations and communications online / Donald Rose. p. cm. Includes index ISBN 1-56604-223-2 1. Internet Relay Chat. I. Title. TK5105.886.R68 1995 302.23--dc20 95-1925 CIP Book design: Marcia Webb Vice President, Ventana Press: Walter R. Bruce III Art Director: Marcia Webb Design staff: Dawne Sherman, Mike Webster Editorial Manager: Pam Richardson Editorial staff: Angela Anderson, Tracye Giles, Nathaniel Mund Developmental Editor: Tim C. Mattson Project Editor: Eric Edstam Line Editor: Lynn Jaluvka Print Department: Wendy Bernhardt, Dan Koeller Product Manager: Clif McCormick Production Manager: John Cotterman Production staff: Lance Kozlowski Index service: Richard T. Evans, Infodex Proofreader: Martin V. Minner Technical review: Gary Moore First Edition 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in the United States of America Ventana Press, Inc. P.O. Box 2468 Chapel Hill, NC 27515 919/942-0220 FAX 919/942-1140 Limits of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty The author and publisher of this book have used their best efforts in preparing the book and the programs contained in it. These efforts include the development, research and testing of the theories and programs to determine their effectiveness. The author and publisher make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these programs or the documentation contained in this book. The author and publisher shall not be liable in the event of incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, performance or use of the programs, associated instructions and/or claims of productivity gains.