This may seem confusing at first. If you plan on meeting with someone, be sure that you know which network they will be on. Otherwise, you will find that your friend isn t there. For instance, you choose to go on EFNet , and your friend goes to Undernet . It s basically like being in another world.
Users can either meet in a special room, called a channel .
A server may have hundreds, or even thousands of channels open simultaneously. Some channels are pretty permanent, and others come and go as people leave them. The name of the channel usually designates its topic, but not necessarily. This channel would most likel y deal with the Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System, and related issues. If you feel strange after entering the room, don t worry.