Robust IRC is an IRC server that aims to be more robust than existing IRC servers. It is designed to be run as a service and can handle more users and channels than traditional IRC servers. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Robust IRC on Windows 11.
Before you begin, ensure that the following requirements are met:
Follow the steps below to install Robust IRC on Windows 11:
Open your favorite web browser and navigate to the Robust IRC website.
Click on the "Download" button on the homepage.
Select the Windows version you wish to download and click "Download."
Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file named "robustirc-server-windows-amd64.exe".
A User Account Control (UAC) prompt may appear. Click "Yes" to allow the installer to make changes on your computer.
Choose the installation directory for Robust IRC or keep the default settings and click "Install".
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Once the installation is complete, a console window will appear containing a message about the Robust IRC server instance.
You can now start the Robust IRC server by running the command robustirc-server start.
To access the Robust IRC server, open your favorite IRC client and connect to localhost:6667.
In this tutorial, we have guided you through the steps of installing Robust IRC on Windows 11. By following these steps, you should now have a functioning instance of Robust IRC running on your machine. You can now enjoy the benefits of a more robust and reliable IRC server.
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