Welcome to AustNet, a safe IRC network with servers in all corners
of the globe. To learn more about how to start chatting on the AustNet
Internet Relay Chat Network, read our New
User's Guide. While you're here, why not explore services
which AustNet makes available to you for free?
AustNet emphasises your safety while you are on our network. Unlike
other IRC networks, we have introduced Virtual World, which masks
your real address and prevents attacks - keeping you safe. You can
find out more information about Virtual World on the information
page.
 Merry Christmas
Seasons Greetings to all, from the Staff of AustNet ... may 2005 be a happy and successful year!
 Live Christmas Chat Event
Austnet announce a live event christmas chat in the channel #christmas on 24th December 2004. More
December 14th 5:21am, Submitted by Raiden Freeze on Server Applications
Due to large network maintenance at the moment, AustNet wishes to advise all potential server administrators and contributors that all new and pending server applications have been placed on hold.
Once network administrative activity quietens down, we will begin processing applications again.
If you are interested in linking a server to AustNet; please check this website regularly for updates on the situation.
December 1st 2:32pm, Submitted by Kieran New Poll
Who do you think should win Australian Idol? Anthony? or Casey? Have your say in the Community section of our website. http://community.austnet.org
Project Dolphin Update
Austnet's Project Dolphin team is currently ranked 59 in the world with a total of 0.3% keys typed. Good work everyone. More
November 17th 12:26pm, Submitted by KarlNew Jersey Institute of Technology Permlinked
Once again this month, AustNet has expanded connectivity with the permlink status of njit.nj.us.austnet.org announced yesterday. More
October 26th 4:06pm, Submitted by KieranNew European Client Server
AustNet continues to improve global connectivity with the recent arrival of the new European server, paagrio.at.eu.austnet.org. More
October 20th 10:10am, Submitted by Kieran Winamp users be wary
If you still haven't updated you Winamp to version 5.05, then you should do so.
In an article posted on CNET, Security researchers have discovered a flaw in Winamp which allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code. More
September 7th 12:02am, Submitted by BlaseX-Chat for Windows now shareware
Due to the large amount of time and cost in creating new versions of X-Chat for Windows, it will only be available to registered users.
Non-registered users however can download a 30-day trial of the software.
September 6th 11:44pm, Submitted by BlaseAustNet improves global connectivity
AU client server comcen.nsw.au.* is now open to global traffic once again, to improve and make connecting to AustNet easier.
We would also like to announce and welcome new testlink server njit.nj.us.austnet.org (New Jersey Institute of Technology).
July 19th 9:51pm, Submitted by camPrevious
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