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+.. RST source for irc.c(1) man page. Convert with:
+.. rst2man.py irc.c.rst > irc.c.1
+.. rst2man.py comes from the SBo development/docutils package.
+
+.. |version| replace:: 20210302_490f194
+.. |date| date::
+
+=====
+irc.c
+=====
+
+----------------------------
+minimalist curses IRC client
+----------------------------
+
+:Manual section: 1
+:Manual group: SlackBuilds.org
+:Date: |date|
+:Version: |version|
+
+SYNOPSIS
+========
+
+irc.c [*-n NICK*] [*-u USER*] [*-s SERVER*] [*-p PORT*] [*-l LOGFILE*] [*-t*] [*-h*]
+
+DESCRIPTION
+===========
+
+**irc.c** is a simple IRC client. Features:
+
+ * infinite scrollback
+ * automatic reconnection
+ * utf8 support (inputting is still to do)
+ * line editing (emacs like keybindings)
+ * activity markers
+ * logging
+ * terminal resizes (inside an xterm)
+
+The user interface uses multiple windows. The first window is always
+the server window, and each channel or private message conversation
+gets its own window. Press **^N** and **^P** for next/previous window.
+
+There is no config file. Options are set on the command line and/or
+in the environment.
+
+OPTIONS
+=======
+
+-n NICK
+ Sets the nickname (default: **IRCNICK** from environment; if not set, the
+ username from **-u** or **USER**).
+
+-u USER
+ Sets the username (default: **USER** from environment, or *anonymous* if not set).
+
+-s SERVER
+ Server to connect to (default: irc.oftc.net).
+
+-p PORT
+ Port to connect to (default: 6667).
+
+-l FILE
+ File to log recieved data (default: none). If the file already
+ exists, new data is appended to it.
+
+-t
+ Use a secured connection. For most IRC servers, you'll also have to set
+ **-p 6697** (or whatever port the server uses for secure connections).
+
+-h
+ Display help.
+
+COMMANDS
+========
+
+IRC commands are *not* prefixed with a slash, in this client.
+
+**j** *channel*
+ Join a channel and create a new window for it.
+
+**l**
+ Leave (part) the currently displayed channel and close its window.
+
+**m** *nick* *message*
+ Send a private message. This creates a new window for the conversation.
+
+**r** *text*
+ Send raw *text* to the server (like **/QUOTE** in other clients).
+
+**q**
+ Quit. There is no way to send a quit message.
+
+KEYSTROKES
+==========
+
+**^N**
+ Next window.
+
+**^P**
+ Previous window.
+
+**PageUp**
+ Scroll up.
+
+**PageDown**
+ Scroll down.
+
+Emacs-style editing keys are also supported (**^U**, **^W**, etc).
+
+ENVIRONMENT
+===========
+
+**USER**
+ The default IRC username (override with **-u**). This is unlike other
+ IRC clients, which use **IRCUSER**.
+
+**IRCNICK**
+ The default IRC nickname. Override with **-n**.
+
+**IRCPASS**
+ Password used to authenticate to the IRC server, if set.
+
+COPYRIGHT
+=========
+
+The author has placed **irc.c** in the public domain.
+
+This man page written for the SlackBuilds.org project
+by B. Watson, and is licensed under the WTFPL.
+
+SEE ALSO
+========
+
+The irc.c homepage: https://c9x.me/irc/