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Forward Slash
or forward slash is the most important symbol on IRC. It is used at the beginning of all commands i.e. /join <#channel> or /kick #MyChannel Esquire or /notice Esquire Hello Friend!
Hash/Pound Symbol
or hash/pound/number symbol refers to a channel and should always be used in a command i.e. /msg ChanServ invite #MyChannel Esquire
8ball
Refers to the name of a fortune telling type TCL on a bot/eggdrop. 8ball will it rain tomorrow. Then the bot/eggdrop will reply.

 

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Access
Refers to authorization to be in a bots/#channels access list with privileges according to the level/flags given.
Acronym
Refers to a word formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term.
Action/Emotion
Is an IRC command used to describe how an individual is feeling or what an individual would do live in person i.e. /me smiles at Esquire turns into * Friend smiles at Esquire.
Active
Individuals in a #channel could be active or not. Some are bots/eggdrops and are not there to chat. While others leave their computer/PC on while away from the keyboard. Therefore, if one is active they are chatting.
Active List
Refers to an ICQ program feature to create/join a group of individuals with the same interests.
Advanced Mode
Refers to a level on the ICQ program, the Advanced Mode is a level for individuals with more experience or whom wish to use more features available at that level.
AKICK
Used in a ChanServ command to keep an individual out of the #channel. ChanServ will proceed to kick the individual every time they try to join the channel. /msg ChanServ AKICK <#channel> <ADD|DEL|LIST> <hostmask>
AL
Is an acronym for the ICQ feature call Active List to create/join a group of individuals with the same interests.
Alias
Refers to a shortcut scripted in an IRC client/script.
Alpha
Either refers to the first version, testing version of a program or the icqalpha.mirabilis.com server for the ICQ program ONLY!
Alt
Refers to a key on the two ends of the spacebar on the keyboard. ALT keys are used for keyboard short cuts.
AltaVista
Is a Search Engine, used to search/surf the Internet/WWW and can be found at www.AltaVista.com.
Annoy
Refers to the act to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts.
AntiVirus
Refers to a program/software distributed by Symantec to help protect a PC from being infected with a virus. Live updates and weekly virus scanning is essential.
AOL
Is an acronym for America OnLine, the globally known ISP for newbies!
Applet
Refers to a short application program especially for performing a simple specific task.
Archives
Refers to an area that holds the logs of chats and messages on the ICQ program.
ASCII
Is an acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange and is a code for representing alphanumeric information. Script kiddies use ASCII wherever they can on IRC. i.e. £åmê®
Attachment
Refers to a file added to an e-mail.
AU
Is a file extension for a sound file, usually used for Java Applets i.e. doorbell.AU
Authorisation
Refers to the act of allowing an individual, on the ICQ program, to be on an individuals Contact List as a Friend.
Authorization
Refers to the act of allowing an individual, on the ICQ program, to be on an individuals Contact List as a Friend.
Auto-copy
Refers to the act, on most IRC clients/scripts, of highlighting text from left to right on a window, it is auto copied … no need to right click and choose copy.
Auto-get
Refers to a feature in the basic mIRC client/script, there all mIRC base clients/scripts have this feature to automatically accept a file being sent either to you or another individual. This should be DISABLED. It is a major security risk.
AUTOMASK
Used in a NickServ command to automatically record every hotmask you use with that specific nickname. /msg NickServ SET AUTOMASK <ON|OFF>
AUTOOP
Used in a ChanServ command refering to a #channel access level.
AUTOVOICE
Used in a ChanServ command refering to a #channel access level.
AV
Is an acronym for AntiVirus referring to a program to help protect your computer/PC from being infected.
AVI
Is a file extension for a video file i.e. Singing_in_the_Rain.AVI
AVP
Is an acronym for Anti Viral Protection. AVP is a new comer to the Virii protection scene, however, the word is they have a great product found at www.avp.com
Away
Is an IRC command used to set display an away message i.e. /away be back in a bit :)

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Backdoor
Refers to a hole allowing someone onto a computer/PC without the victims knowledge. The abuser can perform many tasks including taking all control over a computer/PC by reading files, shutting down the computer/PC and many other tasks.
Background
Refers to something running on a shell i.e. a bot/eggdrop is one background process, running BitchX would be a second background process.
Ban
Refers to an IRC #channel ban, meant to keep unwanted individuals out of a #channel. /mode #MyChannel +b Esquire
Binary
Refers to a numeric binary system.
BitchX
Is a client/script for the Linux environment.
BMP
Is an extension for an image file i.e. SisandMe.BMP
BNC
Refers to an IRC bouncer, which is used through a shell and connects the individual to IRC with a Vhost such as Esquire@gave.all.my.money.to.the.US-GOVT.org.
Bookmarks
Refers to a menu entry or icon on a computer that is most often created by an individual that serves as a shortcut to a previously viewed location i.e. a web-site bookmark. Ctrl and D on your keyboard is a shortcut in windows to create a bookmark for a link to a site.
Bot
Refers to an egg, eggdrop, eggie, and Robot.
BotNet
Refers to bots/eggdrops being linked together to form its own network via the partline.
Brows
Is an abbreviation for Browsing the Internet/WWW.
Browser
Refers to the programs used to surf/search brows the Internet/WWW i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mosaic and Opera to name a few.
Bseen
Is has a vast collection of TCL's and eggdrop files found at http://mars.age.psu.edu/query.html Featuring a super search engine. If they do not have the script then it is probably not on the Internet/WWW.
Bug
Refers to a glitch in a program/software. Annoying as they are, the bugs eventually get resolved, most of the time.
Button
Refers to an icon that is clickable.
Bytes
Refers to a group of eight binary digits processed as a unit by a computer and used especially to represent an alphanumeric character.



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Caps
Refers to capital letters. Using all caps on IRC is equivalent to screaming or yelling in real life.
CaSe Sensitive
Most passwords are case sensitive allowing for a multitude of versions of the same password. Therefore, if a password is spelled CaSeIsReLeVaNt then that is how you must spell your password every time otherwise expect password errors.
Cc
Is an acronym for Carbon Copy referring to a copy being sent elsewhere.
Channel
Is the equivalent to a Room on IRC. Most IRC veterans will refer to it as a channel. If it were a room, would we not have lovely paintings and comfy furniture¿?
ChanServ
Is a program which allows you to register a #channel to be named as the founder, as well as other commands to maintain the #channel. /msg ChanServ help
Chat
Refers to the act of talking via the keyboard on the Internet in an informal environment.
CLEAR
Used in a ChanServ command to clear various #channel modes. /msg ChanServ CLEAR <#channel> <option>
Clickable
Refers to an e-mail address or URL that can be clicked to launch the default set program, set on the computer/PC, to load the appropriate program.
Client
Refers to a script used to navigate on IRC.
Clone
Refers to one that appears to be a copy of an original form. Most script kiddies have scripts that can produce many clones. They use these to flood #channels, individuals, servers and services :(
CMDCLEAR
Used in a ChanServ command referring to a #channel access level.
CMDINVITE
Used in a ChanServ command referring to a #channel access level.
CMDOP
Used in a ChanServ command referring to a #channel access level.
CMDUNBAN
Used in a ChanServ command referring to a #channel access level.
CMDVOICE
Used in a ChanServ command referring to a #channel access level.
Coders
Refers to an individual who writes a script i.e. an IRC client or addon, an bot/eggdrop file or TCL addon or a JavaScript or Applet.
Command
Refers to the text typed or scripted to get an end result i.e. /mode #MyChannel +o Esquire (the end result is Esquire is now an Op).
Compile
Refers to the process of creating a bot/eggdrop in a Unix environment.
Compression
Refers to the act, process, or result of compressing, to shrink in size.
Computer
Refers to a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data i.e. a PC.
Config
Is an abbreviation for a configuration file, used to configure a bot/eggdrop.
Config-file
Is an abbreviation for a configuration file, used to configure a bot/eggdrop.
Configure
Refers to an act to set up for operation especially in a particular way.
Connection
Refers to the connection of an individual to the Internet/WWW.
ConSeal
Is a GREAT Firewall for a computer/PC found at www.consealfirewall.com/scripts/cfdownload.cfm which prevents from intruders gaining access to the computer/PC.
Console
Refers to a combination of readouts or displays and an input device, i.e. a keyboard, by which an operator can monitor and interact with a system, i.e. a computer.
Contact
Refers to a friend or family member who is located in the Contact List of an individual on the ICQ program.
Contact List
Refers to the list of friends and family members on the ICQ program.
Contribute
Refers to an act to play a significant part in bringing about an end or result.
CoolLinks
Refers to an ICQ web-page of highly visited and interesting links to websites.
Copy
Refers to the act of duplicating something that is highlighted to place it elsewhere.
Copyright
Refers to the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell the matter and form.
Corrupt
Refers to an application that has changed for one reason or another and is no longer usable.
Courteous
Refers to the act or showing respect for an individual(s) and treating them with respect.
CRC
Is an acronym for Cyclic Redundancy Check. CRC is a simple checksum used for detecting errors.
Crontab
Refers to the file in an eggdrops directory which if set will verify that the bot/eggdrop is running. If the bot/eggdrop is not running the crontab will boot up the bot/eggdrop.
Ctrl
Is a key on a keyboard usually used to execute shortcuts.
CTCP
Is an acronym for Client To Client Protocol. A CTCP refers to retrieving information about an individual i.e. page, ping, time, userinfo, and version. The most used CTCP command is /me
Currency
Refers to money i.e. Canadian currency rate.
Cursing
Refers to the use of foul/bad language not appropriate for children to hear/view.
Cut
Refers to the act of taking a file and moving it by way of cut & paste.
CuteFTP
Is a program/software used to FTP files found at www.globalscape.com/products/cuteftp/
Cycle
Is a term used when an individual or bot/eggdrop parts and rejoins a #channel rapidly.

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D:line
Is a restriction on a server to allow a specified amount of individuals with the exact same IP on the server at the same time also used in server-server routing.
DalNet
Is a rather large IRC Network with many, many servers with over 55,000 users connected at one time. WOW!
Data
Refers to information in numerical form that can be digitally transmitted or processed.
Database
Refers to a collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval. Refer to DB.
Database Converter
Refers to a feature on the ICQ program to correct minor glitches as well as be used when upgrading to change the data so that the new version can use the same data.
DB
Is an acronym for DataBase. The DB refers to the ICQ programs database, where all the logged chats and messages are stored. They are named as follows; DB(ICQ98), NewDB(ICQ99a), DB99b(ICQ99b), 2000a(ICQ2000a) and 2000b(ICQ2000b).
DCC
Is an acronym for Direct Client to Client protocol. DCC is used on IRC to transfer files as well as a more secure way of chatting, one on one. DCC is a direct connection to the individuals IP, therefore, in a netsplit you will still be connected.
DCOM
Is a collection of Internet Interoperability APIs. It is a Windows95 operating system update.
Debug
Refers to the act of eliminating errors in or malfunctions.
Defamatory
Refers to the act of defaming another individual.
Defame
Refers to the act to harm the reputation of an individual through slander.
Default
Refers to the settings the program/software had when you first installed the program/software.
Del
Either used in a IRC services command or refers to the delete key on a keyboard.
Delete
Refers to the process of erasing something permanently. The delete key is found on a keyboard above the arrow keys.
Deop
Is part of an IRC command used to take Ops status away from an individual in a #channel. /mode #MyChannel -o Esquire
De-select
Refers to the act of un-ticking or un-selecting a choice.
Devoice
Is part of an IRC command used to take Voice/Vop status away from an individual in a #channel. /mode #MyChannel -v Esquire
Die
Is a bot/eggdrop command used to disconnect a bot/eggrdop from the Internet.
Directory
Refers to a collection of files in a named place i.e. My Documents.
Disable
Refers to the act of changing a preference in a client or program.
Disconnect
Refers to the act of terminating the Internet connection, to be off-line.
Distress
Refers to the act of pain or suffering affecting the mind.
Dll
Refers to a file that is installed during the installation process to allow the program/software to work properly.
DNS
Is an acronym for Domain Name Service. This is the function of resolving a domain i.e. IRC.ICQ.Net to a numeric IP i.e. 205.188.253.229. /dns IP
DOC
Is an extension for a text file i.e. definitions.DOC
Domain
Refers to the act of complete and absolute ownership, i.e ICQ.com ICQ being the domain
DoS
Is an acronym for Denial Of Service.
DoSing
Refers to the act of attacking an individuals IP to disconnect, via a nuke attack. Sometimes these attack results in being disconnected from the server, or possibly the Internet if the modem was hit.
Download
Refers to the act to transfer data/files from one computer/PC to the memory of another computer/PC.
Drag & Drop
Refers to the act of clicking on a file, holding the click, moving the cursor to where you wish to drop the file and then finally release the click and the file is dropped into place.
Dropdown
Refers to this type of box where text drops down from a location above.
DS1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 1.5 mbit/sec.
DS3
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 45 mbit/sec.
Dynamic
Refers to of random-access memory, requiring periodic refreshment of charge. Meaning a dynamic IP on a dial-up ISP that changes every time a connection to the Internet is made i.e. aol.com

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E1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 2.0 mbit/sec.
Easter Egg
Refers to a hidden treasure created by a programmer, which will either show credits of the co-programmers or be a kewl effect.
Echo
Refers to the effect seen in a bot the first time an individual DCC's the bot. It is a repeat affect of what you say on the partyline.
Edit
Refers to the action of changing things in a file.
EFnet
Is a rather large IRC Network with many, many servers.
Egg
Is an abbreviation for eggdrop.
Eggdrop
Is a TCL file designed to perform all the actions a live Op would, however, this eggdrop stays online 24/7 ensuring the protection of the channels as well as entertain individuals if other TCL's are added on.
Eggie
Is an abbreviation for eggdrop.
Elements
Refers to the simplest principles of a subject of study.
Email/E-mail
Refers to a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between terminals linked by telephone lines or microwave relays). A message sent electronically over the Internet.
E-mail/Email
Refers to a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between terminals linked by telephone lines or microwave relays). A message sent electronically over the Internet.
Embarrass
Refers to the act to cause to experience a state of self-conscious distress.
EML
Is an extension for an e-mail text i.e. Thanx_Esquire.EML
Emotion/Action
Is an IRC command used to describe how you are feeling or what you would do live in person i.e. /me smiles at Esquire turns into * Friend smiles at Esquire.
Entrepreneurs
Refers to an individual(s) who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.
ENTRYMSG
Used in a ChanServ command to send a notice to every individual who joins the channel. /msg ChanServ SET #MyChannel ENTRYMSG Kick off your shoes in #channel
Environment
Refers to the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which an individual is surrounded.
Erase
Refers to the act to delete something.
Error
Refers to the outcome of two programs that conflict. Annoying!!!
Esquire
Refers to a member of the English gentry ranking below a knight. A candidate for knighthood, serving as shield bearer and attendant to a knight.
Etiquette
Refers to the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social life.
Evidence
Refers to something that furnishes proof.
Excel
Is a spreadsheet program distributed by Microsoft.
Excite
Is a Search Engine, used to search/surf the Internet/WWW found at www.Excite.com
Exempt
Refers to being free of being banned or kicked from a #channel.
Explorer
Is an abbreviation for the Internet Explorer Browser distributed by Microsoft.
Extension
File extensions are what are found at the end of a file i.e. .DOC, .GIF, .JPG or .TXT. There are a slew of other extensions as well, however, the list would be a mile and a half long :)

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FAQ
Is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. Usually a file put together from the most commonly asked questions that were not answered in a help file.
Feedback
Refers to text written to describe a problem or good/bad criticism.
Field
Refers to a section that is filled in with text.
File
Refers to a complete collection of data (as text or a program) treated by a computer as a unit especially for purposes of input and output i.e. a .GIF, .TXT, and .WAV are all files.
File Transfer
Refers to the process of sending a file to another individual through the ICQ program.
Find/Add
Is a feature on the ICQ program, found on the panel/contact list, to locate and add individuals you wish on your ICQ list as a friend.
Firewall
Refers to a program that protects your computer/PC from unwanted intruders, much like a home security system. A must on IRC. Refer to ConSeal.
Flags
Refers to the access given to an individual on a bot/eggdrop. Flags determine what an individual can and cannot do on or through a bot/eggdrop.
Flashing
Refers to an icon blinking in the taskbar, beside the MS-Windows clock/time. (Bottom right of the monitor.)
Float
Either refers to the button on the Java Applet to create a new window. In the float position the window can be resized. The float button is replaced by Embed to restore its original position in the web page or to the ICQ panel/friend nicknames to float on the desktop.
Flood
Refers to too much information being sent at one time. This may cause a disconnection from the network.
Floppy
Refers to a place where information is stored i.e. a floppy disk.
Flower
Refers to the green (on-line), red(off-line) and white/blue(indicator disabled for privacy, found in Security under Web Aware)ICQ flower.
Folder
Refers to a place that holds multiple files. It has a folder icon but is called a directory.
Forget
Used in a ChanServ command to keep a channel registered, however, no one is allow to Op off of ChanServ. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> FORGET ON (The only way to unforget a #channel is to DROP the channel.)
Forward
Used in a MemoServ command to send a copy of a memo that one has received. /msg MemoServ FORWARD <index|ALL> <nickname|#channel>
Founder
Refers to the individual who created or registered a #channel.
Frantic
Is an MS-Windows client/script used to navigate IRC. It features a heap of popups as well as the basic mIRC features.
Friend
Refers to one attached to another by affection or esteem.
FTP
Is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol. One would FTP files to a shell for a web-site.
FX
Is an abbreviation for Effects i.e. Special Effect.

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[G]
G:line
Is a global ban from all servers on a network. i.e. banned on IrCQNet.
Ghost
Used in a NickServ command to retrieve your nickname if it was left behind on the server due to a disconnection or heavy lag.
GIF
Is a file extension for an image/picture i.e. ICQ-logo.GIF
Global
Either refers to status given on a bot/eggdrop to mean all or another word for global is worldwide.
Global Wizard
Refers to the Wizard that is used to locate another ICQ individual through the ICQ program.
GMT
Is an acronym for Greenwich Mean Time
GNU
Is an acronym for GNU's not Unix. GNU's goal is to distribute Unix programs/software free of charge.
Google
Is a Search Engine, used to search/surf the Internet/WWW found at www.Google.com.
Guest
Is what the browser Java Applet individuals are named when they fist connect to IrCQNet, if they do not choose a nickname.
Guide
Refers to the action to show of give a tour of something specific.
Gzip -d
Refers to a command in telnet to unzip the eggdrop file.

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Handle
Refers to a nickname set in the bots/eggdrops access list.
Harass
Refers to the act to annoy persistently.
Hide
Used in a NickServ command to keep specified info secluded from individuals. /msg NickServ SET HIDE <ALL|EMAIL|URL|ADDR|QUIT> <ON|OFF>
Hoax
Refers to being trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous.
Hostmask
Refers to the combination of the userid + IP i.e. Friends@isp.com
HotBot
Is a Search Engine, used to search/surf the Internet/WWW found at www.HotBot.com
Hub
Refers to the main bot/server in a botnet/network. The hub is what leafs link to.

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ICMP
Is an acronym for Internet Control Message Protocol. An ICMP is the standard error and control message protocol for Internet systems. The most well known use of ICMP messages is the Echo Request, Echo Reply sequence used by ping.
ICQ
I Seek You! Say it fast it will sound like ICQ. ICQ is not an acronym for it although many have thought of cute ones. ICQ refers to the program…not the IrCQNet. IrCQnet is a feature that ICQ provides for chat, however, is separate from the ICQ Program.
icq.com
The IP for ChanServ, HelpServ, MemoServ, NickServ, OperServ and StatServ.
ICQRing
Refers to a feature which is like a webring. Linking different web-sites of the same topic.
Ident
Refers to the text before the @ in a hostmask i.e. Friends@ISP.com Friends being the Ident.
Identify
Used in a ChanServ/NickServ command to prove that an individual is either the owner of a nickname or founder of a #channel. /msg ChanServ IDENTIFY <#channel> <password> or /msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password> (Please use the status window for password commands!)
Idle
Refers to the act of non-activity. An individual who is in a #channel yet working on something else on their computer/PC.
Idling
Refers to the act of non-activity. An individual who is in a #channel yet working on something else on their computer/PC.
IE
Is an acronym for Internet Explorer. A browser distributed by MS-Windows.
Ignore
Is an IRC command used to stop all communication from that individual (on all IRC clients except the Java Applet that connects through a browser. /ignore Esquire
Illegal
Refers to the act not according to or authorized by law.
Illegal Operation
Is an annoying occurrence when two programs conflict of each other one program is having difficulty. It is an error that happens often due to low resources.
Image
Refers to a picture.
Impersonate
Refers to the act to assume or act the character of another individual.
Index
Used in a ChanServ command to give different status' to individuals whom frequent a #channel. /msg ChanServ LEVEL <#channel> RESET <type|index|ALL>
Indexing
Refers to the process that the Database converter will go through to correct ICQ program errors so to convert an old DB directory.
Info
Is an abbreviation for information.
Infringes
Refers to the act to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another.
INI
Is a file extension for a client/script.
Install
Refers to set up for use of a program.
Internet
Refers to an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the globe.
Invisible
Either refers to the outcome of an IRC command used to hide if individuals use the /names <#channel> command while they are not in the channel. /mode Esquire +i or the status on ones ICQ.
Invite
Is an IRC command used to join a +i #channel or ask an individual to join you in a channel you have Op status in. /msg ChanServ INVITE #MyChannel Esquire
Impersonate
Refers to the act to assume or act the character of another individual.
IP
Is an acronym for Internet Protocol. An IP is an address given to an individual by their ISP. It can be a static or dynamic IP depending on the ISP i.e. ICQ.com being the IP of the IrCQNet Services.
IRC
Internet Relay Chat is a text environment to chat and meet friends from all over the globe.
IRCd
Is an acronym for Internet Relay Chat Daemon. The IRCd is the actual program used to run a server.
IRCle
Is a client/script coded/scripted for the Macintosh operating system found at www.IRCle.com
IRCNet
Is a rather large IRC Network with many, many servers.
IRCop
Is an acronym for Internet Relay Chat Operator. An IRCop is an Op of the server/network. Their task is to keep the server/network up and running and to deal with the network troublemakers.
IrCQ
Is an abbreviation for IrCQNet.
IrCQNet
Refers to the name of ICQ's network on IRC. It is another great feature ICQ provides for chatting and meeting new individuals from around the globe. It is NOT part of the ICQ program. IRC is separate. Refer to IRC.
ISDN
Is an acronym for Integrated Services Digital Network. ISDN is a high-speed digital phone system used to connect to the Internet/WWW.
ISP
Is an acronym for Internet Service Provider i.e. AOL, Home or whomever you have signed with to hook you up to the Internet.
Israel
Is a beautiful, small country in the Middle East of the globe. Israel is also the home of ICQ.
Israeli
Refers to an individual whom resides in Israel.

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Jarkko Oikarinen
Created IRC, in 1988, as another means of communication other than talk.
Java Applet
Refers to the script used to code the Java Applet individuals use to join IrcQNet through the ICQ web-site as well as their own personal communications center.
Jerk
Refers to an annoyingly stupid or foolish person.
Join
Is an IRC command used to enter IRC #channels. /join <#channel>
JPEG
Is an extension for an image file i.e. Me.JPEG
JPG
Is an extension for an image file i.e. MeandBike.JPG

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K:line
Is a ban for one server. i.e on irc-m08.icq.aol.com
Kbps
Refers to kilobyte. A measure of 1,024 bytes.
Khaled Mardam-Bey
Coder/Scripter of mIRC. The widely used MS-Windows client/script found at www.mIRC.co.uk
Kick
Is an action to temporarily remove an individual from a #channel. One needs Op status to do so. /kick #MyChannel Esquire testing
Kick/Ban
Is an action used to escort an individual OUT of a channel. One needs Op status to do so.
Kiddie
Is an abbreviation for script kiddie, one who uses a script to create havoc.
Kill
Either used in a NickServ command so that no one but you can use the nickname or to kill -9 -1 everything running in your shell. /msg NickServ SET KILL <ON|OFF>
Kirenet
Is a very kewl shell provider. www.KIREnet.com

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Lag
Refers to the delay of information going to a specific point. If there is too much lag one will be disconnected from the server with a quit message of ping timeout as well as leaving behind a ghost.
Lamer
Refers to an individual who behaves in a stupid or uneducated manner.
Launch
Refers to the action of saving #channel/room, private/query chats to text.
Layman's Terms
Refers to something translated to terms any individual could understand.
Leaf
Refers to bot/network that links to a hub.
Level
Used in a ChanServ command to give different access to individuals who frequent a #channel. /msg ChanServ help LEVEL
Link
Used in a NickServ command used to link nicknames so that if an individual has a few nicknames they can change nicknames without having to identify to NickServ. The status given to the master nick in a link is the status all the nicknames will have. /msg NickServ@services.icq.com LINK Esquire <Esquire's-password> (Please use the staus window for password commands.)
Linux
Refers to an Operating System similar to Unix. It is the safest OS out. Strong and stable!
Load
Refers to the action of opening a program to work/play on.
Loan
Refers to the action of borrowing something, with the intention of returning it.
LOG
Is an extension for a text file i.e. #channel.LOG
Logging
Refers to the action of saving #channel/room, private/query chats to text.
Login
Refers to the action used to gain access to a bot/eggdrop or program.
Logs
Refers to the text copy saved on your hard drive of #channel and private/query chats.
Lurking
Refers to the act of being watching the #channel chat and not saying anything. However, some are not actively at their PC so they are what we call idlers.

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Mac
Is an abbreviation for the operating system Macintosh.
Maintenance
Refers to the act of keeping a bot/#channel/nickname the way one prefers.
Mask
Is an abbreviation for Hostmask. Userid + IP = Hostmask i.e. *!*Friends@123.456.789
Master
Refers to a status +m set in a bot/eggdrop. Higher than Op, yet lower than owner.
Maximise
Refers to the act of resizing, expanding, a programs screen/window.
Maximize
Refers to the act of resizing, expanding, a programs screen/window.
MBPS
Is an acronym for MegaBites Per Second, usually seen when transferring files or refers to the connection speed of a shell provider.
MBIT
Refers to MegaBites.
McAfee
Refers to the company who distribute many computer/PC AntiVirus programs such as VirusScan. www.McAffee.com
Memo
Is a note sent through a service on IRC called MemoServ.
MemoServ
Is a program which allows an individual to send and receive notes from friends on IrCQNet. The nickname(s)/#channel(s) must be registered to do so. /msg MemoServ help
Menu
Refers to a list from a popup/down allowing an individual to navigate easily.
Message Archives
Refers to the location where chat and message history is stored in the ICQ program for future viewing.
Microsoft
Refers to the company which distributes the globally known Operating System MS-Windows and many, many, many, many more!
MID
Is a extension for a sound file i.e. Bella.MID
Minimise
Refers to the act of resizing, shrinking, a programs screen/window.
Minimize
Refers to the act of resizing, shrinking, a programs screen/window.
Mirabilis
The Latin translation is: astonishing, extraordinary, marvelous and wonderful. The ICQ program and founders are just that ;) Mirabilis was the company to launch ICQ.
mIRC
Is the first choice in MS-Windows IRC clients/scripts. It is the base for most MS-Windows scripts found at www.mIRC.co.uk
mIRC32.exe
Is the name of the application to load mIRC to connect to IrCQNet or any other network.
mIRCt57.exe
Is the name of the application used to install mIRC, the base for most MS-Windows scripts found at www.mIRC.co.uk
Mission
Refers to a body of persons sent to perform a service or carry on an activity.
MLOCK
Used in a ChanServ command to maintain the modes set by the founder or any individual with high enough access. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> MLOCK +nt
Mode
Is an IRC extension command, for personal and channel maintenance i.e. users: +o -v #channel: +tn-ki self: +is
Moderate
Is an IRC extension command, to set the channel +m. Only Oped and Voiced/Vop individuals can chat in the #channnel. /mode #MyChannel +m
Modes
Are IRC extension commands, for personal and channel maintenance i.e. users: +o -v #channel: +tn-ki self: +is
Modify
Refers to the act of changing something.
Money
Also known as cash, currency, loot or just paper¿
MooSoft
Is the distributor of The Cleaner, a program that only scans your computer/PC for Trojans found at www.MooSoft.com.
Mouse
Refers to the computer/PC accessory used to maneuver on the monitor to perform different tasks.
MOV
Is an extension for a video file i.e. Pinoccio.MOV
Mp3
Is an extension for a sound file i.e. What_its_Like.Mp3
MPG
Is an extension for a video file i.e. Hunt_for_Red_October.MPG
MRC
Is a file extension for a client/script.
MS
Is an acronym for Microsoft, the distributor of all MS-Windows software. Owned by Bill Gates.
MS-Dos
Refers to entering Dos through MS-Windows rather than entering through Dos itself.
MS-Outlook
Refers to the program/software distributed by Microsoft which retrieves e-mail from your ISP for you to view.
MS-Windows
Refers to the Operating System program/software distributed by Microsoft.
Multi-task
Refers to the act of accomplishing more than one thing at a time.

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Netiquette
Refers to etiquette governing communication on the Internet.
Netscape
Is a browser second to Internet Explorer. Now owned by AOL, just as ICQ is :~(
Netsplit
Refers to two or more servers unlinking. Similar to being on a raft with friends and the raft separates (unlinked), some friends on one part of the raft (irc-m08.icq.aol.com) and some on the other (irc-m05.icq.aol.com). You paddle back to together to tie the rafts together again (linked).
Network
Refers to a group of servers linked together to form one big server i.e. Dalnet, Efnet, IRCNet and Undernet.
Newsgroups
Refers to an electronic bulletin board on the Internet that is devoted to a particular topic.
Nick
Is an abbreviation for the word nickname. Refer to Nickname.
Nicklist
Refers to the area where an individual will view nicknames listed on the right side of your #channel window.
Nickname
Refers to the name that you or others named. It can be as silly or as serious as you like.
NickServ
Is a program which allows an individual to register a nickname and prevent others from using it, as well as other commands to maintain the nickname. /msg NickServ help
Norton
Is an abbreviation for the Norton AntiVirus program distributed by www.Symantec.com.
Note
Is a bot/eggdrop command used to view, erase or store notes left on the bot/eggdrop.
Notice
Is an IRC command used to send a private whisper to an individual. /notice Esquire Hello again friend!
Notify
Either used in a NickServ command to be told of new memos or on your IRC client to be told of someone connecting to the server. /msg NickServ SET NOTIFY <ON|OFF>
NS
Is an acronym for Netscape, the second best Internet browser.
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Obscene
Refers to containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage, so excessive as to be offensive.
OC12
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 622 mbit/sec.
OC12/STM4
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 622 mbit/sec.
OC3
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 155 mbit/sec.
OC3/STM1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 155 mbit/sec.
Occupation
Refers to the holding of an office or position.
Official
Refers to an individual whom is an ICQ or IrCQNet staff member.
Off-line
Either refers to the status of being disconnected from the Internet or an individuals status on the ICQ program.
Offline
Either refers to the status of being disconnected from the Internet or an individuals status on the ICQ program.
OffSet
The calculation to determine the time in your time zone.
On-line
Either refers to the status of being connected to the Internet or an individuals status on the ICQ program.
Online
Either refers to the status of being connected to the Internet or an individuals status on the ICQ program.
Op
Refers to the @/+O status of an individual either for a #channel or on a bot/eggdrops access list.
Oped
Refers to the status of an individual with a @ in front of a nickname. Meaning an individual is an operator of that #channel.
Oper
Is a reference to an IRCop
Opera
Is a relatively new browser on the market. Needs some work if you are a visual person.
Operating System
Refers to a computers/PC's environment i.e. Mac, MS-Windows or Linux. Right click the My Computer icon (in MS-Windows)to find out what OS you have.
Operator
Refers to an individuals @/+O status in a #channel or on the server i.e. IrCop on the Network/server or Op in a #channel.
OS
Is an acronym for Operating System i.e. Windows, Mac and Linux.
Outlook
Refers to the program/software distributed by Microsoft which retrieves/distributes e-mail from your ISP for you to view/send.
Owner
Refers to the status of an individual +n on the bot/eggdrop access list.

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Part
Is an IRC command used to leave a #channel. /part <#channel>
Participate
Refers to the act of being involved, having a say and getting involved.
Partyline
Refers to a DCC chat inside of a bot.
Pass
Is an abbreviation for the word password.
Password
Is used for registering your #channel or nickname. Use a different one from your ICQ program and try something not found in the dictionary i.e. friends2736, fri3nd$, FrIeNdS8273, f®ï3nd§ or any combination. (Please sue the status window, on IRC, for all passowrd commands.)
Paste
The process after you have copied or cut something in the MS-Windows environment.
Patches
Refers to small updates to fix minor glitches in programs/software.
PC
Is an abbreviation for computer.
Peer
Is one end of a network socket; the message connection reset by peer is given when the other end of a socket is lost, sometimes due to a computer/PC error. *** Esquire has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)
Pic
Is an abbreviation for the word picture.
Pico
Is the process of editing a file in the Unix environment.
PID
Is an acronym for Portable Ident Daemon. Used to identify a bot/eggdrop in a shell.
Ping
Refers to a server chatting with an individuals computer/PC to see if the individual is active or lagging, if o reply of a Pong! Is returned the individual will be disconnected from the Internet/WWW.
Ping? Pong!
Ping? Pong! seen in the status window just means the server pinged the computer/PC to make sure it was still connected, and the computer automatically replied with a pong. Don't worry about these!
Ping Timeout
Viewed in a quit message, where the individual had experienced lag and was disconnected. *** Esquire has quit IRC (Ping timeout: 180 seconds)
pIRCh
Is an IRC client/script used in the MS-Windows environment. www.pIRCh.com
Pong
Refers to the reply from an individuals computer/PC to a Ping?.
POP
Is an acronym for Post Office Protocol, which is what your e-mail client uses to collect incoming messages. i.e. POP3.home.com
Pop-ups
Refers to the colorful messages displayed in #channels/rooms private/query chats. try this site for a few files http://mltd.com/fun/mrc/
Port
Refers to a hardware interface by which a computer communicates with another device or system. i.e. IrCQNet's ports are 6665-6669 and 7000 or ICQ's ports are 4000 or 5190 or a telnet port is 23.
PowerPoint
Is a presentation program distributed by Microsoft.
Prevent
Refers to the act of readiness for an occasion/occurrence, to act ahead of an occasion/occurrence.
Prevention
Refers to the act of preventing or hindering a course of actions.
Private Chat
Is also known as a query, a one on one chat.
Privilege
Refers to something that is earned and not just handed down i.e. it is a privilege to have Ops in a channel.
Process
Refers to a background process i.e. a bot/eggdrop or telnet access to IRC are two background processes.
Program
Refers to a sequence of coded instructions that can be inserted into a mechanism i.e. a computer program/software.
Promotion
Refers to the sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting.
Prompt
Refers to the Dos Prompt, the flashing cursor.
Proof
Refers to evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth and/or a fact.
Public Command(s)
Refers to the commands used on a bot/eggdrop in the channel i.e. !op (this will op the individual).
Purge
Used in a MemoServ command to delete or remove everything at one time instantaneously. /msg MemoServ PURGE [#channel]

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QT
Is an extension for a video file i.e. North_and_South.QT
Quarantine
In a quit message on IRC it means the nickname is off limits. No one can use the nickname. *** Esquire has quit IRC (quarantined nickname)
Query
Either refers to an IRC command used to open a new private, one on one, chat window or the name the a one on one chat window. /query Esquire Hello! How are you?
Quit
Is an IRC command used to disconnect from the server. /quit C-ya next time!
Quit Message
Refers to the last message an individual leaves behind on disconnecting from the server. *** Esquire has quit IRC (bye bye IrCQNet)
Quota
Refers to a portion of something i.e. a quota of 10 MB's of space on a shell.

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RA
Is an extension for a sound file i.e. Thunder_and_Lightening.RA
Ram
Refers to the cells that generate the computer/PC and is most important when deciding what programs to install. Right click the My Computer icon (in MS-Windows) and select Properties to find out how much Ram you have. 64MB of ram and up is good these days. The more Ram the better the computer/PC will run.
Random
Refers to an action without definite aim, direction, rule or method.
Reboot/restart
Refers to the action of closing and opening a computer/PC/Program.
Recommend
Refers to an action to endorse as fit, worthy or competent.
Recommendation
Refers to an action to endorse as fit, worthy or competent.
Recommended
Refers to an action to endorse as fit, worthy or competent.
Recover
Used in a NickServ command to obtain your nickname if someone is using it. Refer to Release once it is recovered. /msg NickServ@services.icq.com RECOVER Esquire Esquires-password (Please use the status window for password commands.)
Refresh
Refers to the action of renewing.
Register
Used in a ChanServ or NickServ command to ensure that when you connect to IrCQ the nickname is yours to obtain. /msg ChanServ@services.icq.com REGISTER <#channel> <password> <description> or /msg NickServ@services.icq.com REGISTER <password> <email> (Please use the status window for password commands.)
Regulations
Is a prescribed guide for conduct and/or action to be followed by individuals.
Reinstall
Refers to the process of running the script/program on top of the presently installed program.
Relay
Refers to a bot/eggdrop used to link to other bots/eggdrops on multiple #channels/Networks.
Release
Used in a NickServ command to get a nickname that is being held by NickServ after the RECOVER command was performed. /msg NickServ@services.icq.com RELEASE Esquire <Esquires-password> (Please use the status window for passwod commands.)
Reminder
Refers to the action of thinking of something again, to remember a certain event. This refers to a feature on the ICQ program.
Rename
Used in the MS-Windows environment to change the name of a file or directory. Right click a file/folder and choose rename.
Rent
Refers to the use of a service in return for payment, usually in currency.
Reply
Used in a MemoServ command to respond to a memo that was stored. /msg MemoServ REPLY <index>Thanx for the info Esquire!
Report
The action to notify someone of an occurrence.
Resolve
Refers to the process of looking up a alphabetic IP to get a numeric IP i.e. IRC.ICQ.Net resolves to 205.188.253.229. /dns IP
Resources
Either refers to the amount of energy your PC has available or is other places to go to get more information.
Respect
Refers to an action to consider an individual worthy of high regard.
Restart
Either refers to the command used to disconnect and reconnect a bot/eggdrop or to close and open your computer/PC.
Restricted
Used in a ChanServ command used to restrict all users NOT on the #channel's access list.
Risk
Refers to the chance of loss of something.
Roaming
Refers to the action of moving from place to place.
Robot
Is a script that is used to guard channels or entertain users. Refer to Eggdrop.
Room
Refers to a #channel on IRC i.e. #ICQ
Rules
Is a prescribed guide for conduct and/or action to be followed by individuals.

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STM1/OC3
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 155 mbit/sec.
STM4/OC12
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 622 mbit/sec.
SamSpade
Is a great site to retrieve info on a specific IP number i.e. who owns the domain the site is found at www.SamSpade.org
Scan
Refers to the action of examining systematically with a sensing device usually to obtain information.
Scanner
Refers to a program that searches for something. On IRC the script kiddies scan for open ports and search for trojans.
Schedule
Refers to a procedural plan that indicates the time and sequence of each event.
Screen
Refers to the visual part of anything seen on the monitor.
Screen Shot
Is an image or picture of what you see on your monitor/screen.
Script
Refers to the end product, created with a heap of code, to end up as an IRC client.
Scripters
Individuals who code/write scripts such as mIRC or addons for IRC clients or eggdrops.
Script Kiddie
Lamers who create havoc with scripts i.e. flooding, DoSing, evading bans and much more.
Scrollbar
Refers to the bar at the far right or bottom of your monitor to see what has been hut off due to a small screen or low setting.
Search
Refers to the action of looking for something specific.
Secure
Used in a ChanServ command to prevent individuals not on the #channels access list and have not identified to NickServ, to gain ops. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> SECURE <ON|OFF>
SecureCRT
Is a program/software used for Telnet purposes found at http://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/index.html.
Secureops
Used in a ChanServ command to prevent individuals not on the #channels access list as autoop or higher and have not identified to NickServ, to gain ops. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> SECUREOPS <ON|OFF>
Security
Refers to the quality or state of being secure. The more measures an individual takes to feel secure the better.
Select All
Refers to the action of highlighting all of the text on a page.
SendQ Exceeded
Is usually seen in an individuals quit messages when they have received too much information for their PC to control. This can be due to a flood by another individual or by trying to retrieve a list of #channels. *** Esquire has quit IRC (SendQ exceeded)
Services
Refers to the programs known as ChanServ, MemoServ, NickServ and StatServ.
Shell
Is on a Linux/Unix system to house bots/eggdrops or webpage files, which you may rent from a shell provider.
Shell Provider
Is a service that a company provides on a Linux/Unix system for bots/eggdrops or web-hosting. A shell runs at a rate of $5-25 a month.
Shields Up
The FABULOUS security information site!!!!!!! http://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 * They recommend using ZoneAlarm as a firewall. We do not recommend said firewall, due to the potencial of it being spyware.
Shift
Is a key on your keyboard used to create caps/capital letters.
Shortcut
Is a group of actions that are quicker and easier to perform.
Signon
Used in a NickServ command to turn notification of memos on signon <ON|OFF>. /msg NickServ SET SIGNON <ON|OFF>
Slots
Is a game placed on a bot/eggdrop similar to the one armed bandit in a casino.
Smiley's
Adds character and emotion to a sterile environment :)
Software
Is a program to be installed on a computer/PC.
Spam
Is an unsolicited URL or #channel that is either seen in e-mail, messages or #channels.
Spamming
Refers to the action of advertising a URL or #channel without the consent of the individual(s).
Speed
Refers to the act of something moving, rate of motion.
Stability
Is the strength to stand or endure something.
Stable
Is the strength to stand or endure something.
Statistics
Is a collection of stats i.e. how many individuals connect to the Internet on Monday.
Stats
Is an abbreviation for statistics or used in the StatServ commands.
StatServ
Is a service that returns statistics on certain hostnames, domains, or servers. /msg StatServ Help
Status
Either refers to the status of an individual or channel i.e. Op, SOP, Voice and Vop or the status of online/offline/N/A on the ICQ program.
Status Window
The status window is where you get notices from the server…depending on how you configure your client. The status window is the only place you should use password commands, no one can see the password if a mistake is made.
Sterile
Refers to the lack of emotion felt/seen on the Internet.
STM1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 155 mbit/sec.
STM4
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 622 mbit/sec.
Successor
Used in a ChanServ command to name a successor in case the founders nickname drops. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> SUCCESSOR <nickname>
SuperOp
Is the highest level an individual can obtain in the channel access list through ChanServ.
Support
Refers to the act or process of supporting, standing behind something an individual believes in i.e. moral or technical.
Surf
Refers to the action to scan the offerings of the Internet for something that is of interest.
Surfing
Refers to the action to scan the offerings of the Internet for something that is of interest.
Swearing
Refers to the use of cursing/foul/bad language not appropriate for children to hear/view.
Switch
Refers to changing something.
Symantec
Is the company whom distributes Norton AntiVirus. A virus scan program to protect a PC from being infected by malicious individuals and/or files. www.Symantec.com or www.Norton.com
System
Refers to your PC/computer.
System Message
Is a message that goes through the ICQ servers on the ICQ program. No one can fake a system message thus far.

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T1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 1.5 mbit/sec.
T1/DS1
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 1.5 mbit/sec.
T3
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 45 mbit/sec.
T3/DS3
Refers to an Internet connection speed of 45 mbit/sec.
Tab
Either refers to the Tab key on your keyboard or a channel/private window where you would see the name of on the tab.
Talk
To voice chat with someone.
Tar
Refers to the untaring of a file in telnet after the TCL file was gzip -d.
TCL
Is a coded/scripted addon to enhance a bot/eggdrop i.e. a trivia.tcl
TCP
Is an acronym for Transmission Control Protocol. Referring to a networking protocol commonly used on the Internet.
Tech
Is an abbreviation for technical.
Technical
Refers to having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject.
Telnet
Is a telecommunications protocol providing specifications for emulating a remote computer terminal so that one can access a distant computer and function on-line using an interface that appears to be part of the individual's local system.
Textbar
The place we type our text to be posted to a channel/room or private/query chat.
The Cleaner
Is a program/software distributed my MooSoft to scan only for Trojans. www.MooSoft.com
Tick
Is the action to selection or checkmark.
Timeout
Usually referring to a Ping Timeout quit message, where the individual experienced lag and was disconnected.
Toolbar
Refers to the area usually at the top of the programs screen/window filled with icons/shortcuts.
TOPIC
Refers to the subject or the #channel i.e. Come one, come all to a fun chat channel! /msg ChanServ SET #MyChannel TOPIC Welcome to #MyChannel or /topic #MyChannel Welcome to #MyChannel
TOPICLOCK
Used in a ChanServ command used to lock the topic so that only the individuals with enough access can change the topic. /msg ChanServ SET <#channel> TOPICLOCK <ON|OFF>
TOS
Is an acronym for Terms of Service and is what we agree to when we connect to IrCQNet, as well as our ISP.
Tour
Is a walk through with explanations.
Trademark
Refers to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the owner as maker.
Transfer
Refers to the action of sending a file to an individual.
Trivia
Is a quiz like game on a bot/eggdrop.
Trojan
Is an abbreviation for Trojan Horse.
Trojan Horse
Is a seemingly useful computer program that contains concealed instructions which when activated perform an illicit or malicious action such as destroying data files.
Tutorial
Is a walk through on how to do something.
TXT
Is an extension for a text file i.e. words.TXT
Typo(s)
Is an abbreviation for typographical (error). Refers to the action of performing selling errors.

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[U]
UIN
Is an acronym for Universal Identification Number.
UnBan
Used in a ChanServ command to unban yourself. /msg ChanServ UNBAN <#channel> [hostmask]
UnderNet
Is a rather large IRC Network with 45 servers and more than 100,000 users weekly.
Unforget
Used in a ChanServ command to regain the ability to gain Ops from ChanServ. To unforget a channel the founder must drop the channel /msg ChanServ DROP <#channel> <password>
Unix
Refers to an Operating System often used for running servers. Solaris, Linux, BSD and many others can be run on Unix.
Unlink
Used in a NickServ command to unlink a linked nickname. /msg NickServ@services.ICQ.com unlink Esquire Esquires-password (Please use the status window for password commands.)
Unpack
Refers to the action of extract files in the Unix environment.
Unstable
Is not constant, not steady in action or movement.
Unzip
Refers to the action to decompress (expand) file(s) that were zipped/compressed to save space. www.WinZip.com is a popular Zip program.
Updates
Revisions of programs. Usually bugs have been worked out in the latest release/version.
Upload
Refers to the action of a transfer/send files to a remote computer/PC, i.e. upload files to a shell.
URL
Is an acronym for Universal Resource Locator referring to the address of a computer or a document on the Internet.
User
Is a person on IRC or who use a common product like ICQ.
Userid
Refers to the text before the @ in a hostmask i.e. Friends@ISP.com Friends being the Userid.
Userlist
Refers to a list of users on a bot.

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Verify
Is to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of something.
Verification
Is the act or process of establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of something.
Version
Is either a command used to find out what client/script an individual is using /version Esquire or to determine the type or origin of a program.
Vhost
Refers to a virtual host (some have named it the vain host). It is used through a shell to mask an IP or to be vain. A domain such as Esquire@watching.60.minutes.took.me.20years.com is a Vhost. Vhosts may be rented froma shell provider.
Victim
Is an individual whom is subjected to oppression, hardship or mistreatment or tricked by a malicious individual.
Virii
The plural of Virus.
Virus
Is a computer program usually hidden within another seemingly innocuous program that produces copies of itself and inserts them into other programs and that usually performs a malicious action such as destroying data.
VirusScan
Is a product distributed by McAfee to scan your computer for viruses. www.McAffee.com
Voice/Vop
+ Status in a channel used to show status, age or to allow the individual to speak in a moderated (+m) channel.

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[W]
Wallops
Is an IRC command/message used by IrCop's to communicate with each other.
Wav
Is an extension for a sound file i.e. Uh-Oh.WAV
Web
Is an abbreviation for World Wide Web.
Web Aware
Is a feature in the ICQ program to (dis)allow individuals from seeing your status.
Webmaster
Someone who codes/designs a web-site.
Web-site
Is a URL with multiple pages.
Web-space
Is the space that you have on to create or hold your WebPages.
Whisper/Notice
Is a command used to secretly tell someone something. Only the two of you can see this. /notice Esquire You have been away for a while!
Whitepages
Used to find friends and family through the ICQ program or web-site.
Whois
Is a command used on IRC to find someone on-line. /whois Esquire
Wildcards
Used to replace a number or word in commands or searches. It is usually a * (asterisk)
Winamps
Refers to a program uses to listen to sound files.
Window
Is the screen or tab you use in an IRC client i.e. Status Window.
Windows
Short for Microsoft Windows programs.
Windows Clock
The clock/time at the bottom right corner of your monitor.
WinZip
Is a program that compresses (shrinks) files in size, to save on space. www.WinZip.com
Word
Refers to the word processing program distributed by Microsoft.
WordPad
Is a program used to create .txt (text) documents.
Worm
Is a small self-contained computer program that invades computers/PC's on the Internet and usually performs a malicious action. It usually spreads by it self through e-mail or file transfers.
WWW
Is an acronym for the World Wide Web.

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[X]
Xcalibre
Is a gracious Shell Provider. www.Xcalibre.co.uk
X-Chat
One of only a few clients/scripts for Linux. http://xchat.org

 

[Y]
Yahoo
Is a Search Engine, used to search/surf the Internet/WWW. www.Yahoo.com

 

[Z]
Zip
To compress files into a .zip format to save on space. www.WinZip.com is a popular program.
ZoneAlarm
Is a PC Firewall program distributed by ZoneLab, and is NOT a recommended program, since it does have the ability to be a spyware type program :(
ZoneLab
Is the company that distributes ZoneAlarm, a PC firewall, and is NOT a recommended program, since it does have the ability to be a spyware type program :(


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