Book Of IRC: The Ultimate Guide To Internet Relay Chat
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Summary
From the edition on hand, Book Of IRC: The Ultimate Guide To Internet Relay Chat by Alex Charalabidis feels like a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. This edition lists 1999 • Oreilly & Associates Inc • 437 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1999 • Oreilly & Associates Inc • 437 pages • ISBN 9781886411296.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.
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The clearest standout is utility. It reads like the kind of book you keep nearby and use when you need it.
Best way to approach it
Use this more like a tool than a narrative. Sample the parts you need first.
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Expect something you can open anywhere, scan fast, and return to when you need a specific answer. That usually makes for a deeper read that asks for a little more time and attention. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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