Chat .org.uk - About Us

Chat.org.uk - The Only Dedicated IRC VideoChat Network

See who you are talking to on IRC - only with Chat.org.uk -

http://www.chat.org.uk is the official website for irc.chat.org.uk a UK IRC Server.

Anyone can have a free chat channel, and thereby "own" their own virtual space.

Anyone who follows our fair and simple rules are welcome to make use of the public chatrooms. Chat #Channels are on the most part umoderated, however some chatrooms will be policed according to the rules and whims of their administrator.

Chat.org.uk aka Chat(UK) is a private venture by a highly skilled team of technical experts, and online marketing professionals, excited by, and interested in the perpetuation of the right and ability to free and unfettered communication. As such the service offers the tools and resources for individuals wishing to exercise these rights online.

System Details
Platform: IRC
Server Address: irc.chat.org.uk
Port: 6667

System Design
Chat.org.uk uses a client server design*. Not only are there 3 main chats to choose from (and dozens more besides), but there are many "clients" that can be used to hook into it, and enable you to chat.

* Explanation:
(Client Server Architecture) This is much like your email from your ISP, whilst the email resides on a server you can use many "clients" to access it. For example: Outlook Express, Eudora or Netscape Mail, possibly even a web based "client" similar to Hotmail, all these different clients offer similar functionality. They allow you to read and send emails, but they may have different features and user interfaces, some will be better suited to some tasks than others.

System Basics
The server we run is based on IRC standards (irc.chat.org.uk:6667). Like http, www, pop3 and IMAP," IRC" is a standard protocol (short for Internet Relay Chat) that enables users on any system, anywhere in the world to communicate with others in real time as long as they are connected to the net.

Available Clients
We offer 3 ways to acces chatrooms via your web browser a simple Java interface, and Advanced Java interface and an IRC client for those behind firewalls or who have problems with Java. More advanced users often like to use special chat programs that run on your computer we have also listed the best of these in the download section. We have our own unique client MaxxIM.

Video Conferencing
Chat.org.uk has its own client MaxxIM this combines the features of the best in IRC clients, and other Instant Message solutions (like AOL, MSN, ICQ) in one easy to use software.

Network Infrastructure
Chat.org.uk are proud of our network infrastructure and architecture. We have a robust and resilient network. Our dedicated Internet Chat (IRC) servers are housed in TeleHouse, in London's Docklands. TeleHouse is one of the most advanced data-centres in Europe with unparalleled internet connectivity, power and back-ups. Where else could play home to the ONLY dedicated Video IRC Network?

Chat.org.uk is the official website for irc.chat.org.uk a free dedicated UK Chat (IRC) server. Anyone who follows our fair and simple rules are welcome to make use of the public chatrooms.

Visit the Help & Advice section to find out more about the network, how the website works, how you can whisper to people, share video, register your nickname, register your own #channel all completely FREE... That's not all, you can also get your own web based chatroom for your site, no charge, no banners!