From: "Amanda Staab"To: "No Starch News" Subject: Press Release: The Book of IRC, January 2000 Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 08:58:17 -0800 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INTERNET RELAY CHAT: New book covers the whole of IRC ********************* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Staab, Publicist, 800-420-7240, mailto:amanda@nostarch.com San Francisco, CA--The most comprehensive guide ever on using Internet Relay Chat (IRC), THE BOOK OF IRC ($24.95, ISBN 1-886411-29-8, paperback, No Starch Press, January 2000, http://www.nostarch.com/irc.htm) is *the* source of information for IRC "junkies" and new users alike. Informative and technical, this book includes detailed instructions on everything from the most basic IRC issues to the most complicated IRC commands. IRC lets Internet users communicate directly, interactively, and in real time, but it can be difficult to master. Written by an IRC operator, expert, and volunteer at IRChelp.org (http://www.irchelp.org), THE BOOK OF IRC is the only book to thoroughly cover everything from basic to cutting-edge IRC commands. It also includes complete coverage of mIRC-the hugely popular (Windows-based) IRC client. Readers learn how to: ** Choose an IRC client and find the right servers and channels ** Follow IRC etiquette, send public and private messages, and interpret notices from users and servers ** Find people on IRC and hide from others ** Use commands for all levels of expertise ** Create and manage an IRC channel, keep unwanted users out and secure it against invaders ** Install, run, and operate an IRC server ** Use bots and scripts to customize clients like mIRC and ircII Available in bookstores or from No Starch Press (800-420-7240, http://www.nostarch.com), THE BOOK OF IRC covers everything users ever wanted to know about Internet Relay Chat. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alex Charalabidis is an experienced IRC user and operator. He contributes to many IRC help Web sites, including IRChelp.org (http://www.irchelp.org), the best known IRC help site. He works as an ISP network administrator in Memphis, Tennessee. To request a review copy or to schedule an interview with the author, contact Amanda Staab at 800-420-7240 or mailto:amanda@nostarch.com. Contact info: No Starch Press 555 De Haro Street, Ste. 250 San Francisco, CA 94107 http://www.nostarch.com