IRC Hostux

Real-time discussion network with two IRC servers and web access through The Lounge.

The IRC servers provided by Hostux give access to a historic chat protocol that remains useful for direct, simple and interoperable exchanges. The service is based on irc.gru.hostux.net and irc.gru.hostux.eu, and can be used from a classic IRC client or from the web.

For browser access, Hostux provides The Lounge, a modern web IRC client that lets you join channels, exchange private messages and resume discussions without depending on a centralized chat platform.

• Use a simple, open and long-standing discussion protocol.
• Connect from many compatible IRC clients.
• Join public or private channels without depending on a single modern platform.
• Use the web client when you do not have a dedicated IRC client available.

• Chat rooms, private messages and real-time exchanges.
• Connection from many IRC clients on desktop or mobile.
• Web access via The Lounge to easily join the network from a browser.
• Persistent connection with The Lounge so you can pick up your conversations even when the browser is closed.
• Compatible with modern IRC features depending on what the network and client support.

• Hostux provides two IRC servers, irc.gru.hostux.net and irc.gru.hostux.eu, for real-time exchanges.
• You can connect with a compatible IRC client without being tied to one application.
• Web access is provided through The Lounge, a self-hosted IRC client usable directly from the browser.
• With The Lounge, the connection can remain active server-side, making it easier to resume discussions from several devices.

• Join a public channel for community or technical discussions.
• Keep a lightweight real-time chat option.
• Use IRC from a terminal, desktop client or web browser.
• Exchange direct messages without relying on a large centralized chat platform.

Service: irc.hostux.net

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