14. An IRC-Enabled Lawn Mower (idlerpg.net)
15. OpenMower – An Open Source Lawn Mower (github.com/clemenselflein)
This was one of the greatest things about early Internet.
Still an enjoyable read and a fun project.
I assume they would come after whoever is managing the server as its not end to end encrypted?
If the server runs outside their jurisdiction (and not in a friendly one) then they would probably just block the dns / IPs like they do with video streaming?
The cheaper Chinese off-brands are probably pretty hackable.
I'm still connected to EFnet 24/7. mIRC still gets updates and is still running from the same old code base, so it's ridiculously lightweight by today's software standards. Wouldn't be surprised if the latest versions still run on Windows 95.
IRC = public stuff, tech stuff, hackers. Yes, /query exists but it was mainly used to met skilled but unmet people together.
Jabber = IM, mostly private messaging with people you already knew. Groups where just built from people with close friendships, and, yes, often it would be made from IRC.
But, now, Slack and Discord try to do all (even a replacement from forums), and, worse, with propietary protocols and silos. If Discord dies, say goodbye to your content. Forever.
Both of them really are just IRC for a modern audience.