QuakeNet is the largest IRC network, with peak user counts close to 120,000 every day and over 120,000 channels.[1] At its peak on 8 February 2005, the network recorded 243,389 simultaneous connections.[2] Founded in 1997 as an IRC network for QuakeWorld players, QuakeNet has seen huge growth over the years as it attracted many other gamers.[3] It became popular initially because of its network stability and service bot 'Q' and later 'L' which perform channel management services.
References
- ^ IRC Networks - TOP 100
- ^ QuakeNet official home page
- ^ IRC New User Guide at wireplay.co.uk
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