Internet Relay Chat

IRC was created by Jarkko Oikarinen (nickname "WiZ") in late August 1988 to replace a program called MUT (MultiUser Talk) on a BBS called OuluBox in Finland. Oikarinen found inspiration in Bitnet Relay Chat which operated on the Bitnet network.

Related Topics:
Jarkko Oikarinen - MUT - Talk - BBS - Finland - Bitnet Relay Chat - Bitnet network

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IRC gained prominence when it was used to report on the Soviet coup attempt of 1991 throughout a media blackout. It was later used in a similar fashion by Kuwaitis during the Iraqi invasion.

Related Topics:
Soviet coup attempt of 1991 - Iraqi invasion

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