KnowraInternet Relay ChatLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Internet Relay Chat, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 2Related 4Compared with 3World Wide WebCompared with: IRC uses the internet for communication but is not a hypertext information system.UsenetCompared with: IRC centers on live chat, whereas Usenet supports asynchronous article-based discussion.Instant messagingBroader topic: IRC established enduring patterns for channels, nicknames, and direct messages.Internet forumCompared with: Its live conversations contrast with the persistent, asynchronous pace of forums.BotnetRelated: Early botnets commonly used IRC channels to distribute commands to infected computers.Dial-up Internet accessRelated: Dial-up users could join live conversations despite limited bandwidth.HashtagRelated: IRC channels provided an earlier model for grouping online discussions.LulzSecRelated: LulzSec used IRC to coordinate activity and communicate with supporters.Online chatBroader topic: Its channels and servers shaped the familiar chat-room model.