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Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Relay Chat roBOTs |
 | | Bots are linked into botnets for several reasons, such as sharing common user lists and channel settings (who to op, who to ban, etc.), as well as to provide a method to simultaneously control several bots. |
 | | The most common bot, written in the C programming language, is called an eggdrop and runs as a background task on a UNIX shell, taking advantage of the robust and stable Unix operating system, high-bandwidth, and 24/7 connection. |
 | | Bots were invented to solve several problems which plagued the original IRC users, including establishing and maintaining channel ownership, fending off hostile takeovers during the once feared 'netsplits', and preventing or reducing the effects of flooders. |
| www.irchelp.org /irchelp/misc/botfaq.html (2363 words) |
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