Sorry, I was a bit cryptinc in my question. I know very well how IRC works, I just meant: what is the actual, practical difference between that and ICQ? If you're on line, you can start a chat session irc style (graphically speaking) anytime with whoever is online and available. That's exactly like IRC.

Well, that's true that you have to have a certain ICQ number to chat with its owner, but personally I consider that a big advantage. Again, matter of personal preferences :)

Taym
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