IRCD in standalone classroom
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IRCD in standalone classroom
Is it possible to configure UnrealIRCD in an offline, standalone network inside a classroom. This will be used to provide chat functionality between an instructor and one or more students. All PCs (Windows 10) in the classroom are connected via a switch with no outside connectivity whatsoever. Can the PC running the server software also run client software or do I need a dedicated server? We have just begun working on this "chat" requirement, so any information you can provide will be helpful. We were considering using the mIRC client software... Thoughts?
Re: IRCD in standalone classroom
I am surprised that I haven't gotten any replies yet. Am I asking this question in the correct forum?
Re: IRCD in standalone classroom
Yes, you can run an IRC server and use IRC without internet, on a LAN or restricted network, no problem.
And sure, you can run the server and one or more clients on the same machine.
PS: If you are in need of more instantaneous replies, then you can connect to our UnrealIRCd support network at irc.unrealircd.org and then /join #unreal-support. (In the end, though, support here and there is done by volunteers so there are no guaranteed response times.)
And sure, you can run the server and one or more clients on the same machine.
PS: If you are in need of more instantaneous replies, then you can connect to our UnrealIRCd support network at irc.unrealircd.org and then /join #unreal-support. (In the end, though, support here and there is done by volunteers so there are no guaranteed response times.)
Re: IRCD in standalone classroom
Thanks for the heads up, Syzop. Can you recommend a simple to use IRC client for a Windows 10 box? I am considering mIRC but only because it was the first one I came across and seems to be a popular choice. As I mentioned earlier, this is for classroom use and will only be used for an instructor and one or two students.