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Latest News |
In association with ABC, TripleJ and
Recovery, AustNet brings
the latest bands live to the AustNet chat lines. Past bands include
Bush, Reef, Custard and Ben Folds Five,
and features this week Sneaker Pimps and Dinosaur Jr.
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Live! |
Saturday, 4th of October, will feature Dave Johnstone, Simon hensworth
and Allan Balmont from Ammonia, including Dinosaur Jr and the boys
from Violetine Sean and Glenn. To connect to the AustNet
chat network, simply click here for new user information. Live interviews
can be found in #recovery_chat_line starting 9:00am AEST. Also included
this week is a live broadcast from Brisbane's Livid Festival.
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New user's guide |
No idea how to use IRC? Absolutely lost and bewildered by the complexity of IRC? AustNet proudly presents a New User's Guide, aiming to give you peace of mind by offering simple solutions to get you connected in no time.
Simply click here to jump into the New User's Guide!
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Support Zone |
AustNet prides itself on its dedication to User Support, hence we have
generated a Support Zone aimed at answering questions our users may have.
Here you will find documents associated with the AustNet services, client
support, scripts, and outbound external links that should find solutions
to your enquiries. Click here
to jump into the AustNet Support Zone, or click here
for Services Frequently Asked Question Support pages.
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About AustNet |
Thousands of people around the world connect through the Internet to the Relay Chat, a popular communication method of the 21st century. Originating in 1988, the concept of the Relay Chat has grown to the forfront of Internet participation and continues to expand along side the information technology revolution.
AustNet, an Internet Relay Chat network, is the alternative to lag, splits and channel takeovers that plague other IRC networks.
AustNet is based upon the principle of an efficient, secure and well developed network that allows users to own their channels and actively participate in the growth of an International network. Founded in Australia, AustNet has rapidly expanded through Canada, Singapore, New Zeland and the United States, providing international coverage, with high quality servers. AustNet holds minimal lag and netsplits along with exceptional public services.
Along side AustNet's efficient servers, the network provides users with the abilities to register their channels and nicknames. Featuring superior technical innovations, AustNet excels in client services and online help.
For more information about AustNet, click here.
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AustNet Sites |
Connected June 10
As one of the many services AustNet provides, the Internet Relay Chat Gateway
(IRCG) allows AustNet users to communicate with clients from other IRC Networks.
We are proud to announce the connection between AustNet and OzOrg, and are
currently negotiating gateway links to Undernet, DALnet, EFnet and IRCnet.
AustNet Server Catalog
Updated September 2
AustNet now has a variety of
servers located all over the world to allow clients to connect locally
to the network. Find your closest connection today!
Chief Executive Officer's Vote of Thanks
Online July 29
AustNet's CEO, Ryan Mills (redtrio), has recently published the "AustNet Patrons" webpage,
a page that gives thanks to people who have made AustNet the success it is
today.
AustNet Statistics
Online July 27
AustNet proudly announces the new addition of "Net Watch", a program that
monitors the network and reports user, channel, operator, server and general
network statistics. Click here
to see the latest network statistics updated every ten minutes.
FTP Download Site
Need an IRC related file? Need to download a client or script? AustNet announces
the new FTP Site, ftp.austnet.org. The FTP site contains new releases
of mIRC for Windows, ircII for Unix and Homer for Macintosh. Also available
are scripts, server documentation and services help files.
Network Charter
AustNet is govered by an Organisation Charter. The charter provides both
users and administrators alike a central network ruling. For more
information on AustNet Administration Policy, simply click here.
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