Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 11:51:13 -0800 From: Jeff Newton <jeff@datapark.com> To: nelson@cs.uwp.edu Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Recommendations needed! - IRC Server Message-ID: <32D2A931.7806@datapark.com> References: <199701071934.NAA02306@brain.acronet.net>
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Jeremy Nelson wrote: > > >I'm interested in setting up an IRC server but I'd like some server > >recommendations from all those that have "been there/done that". > > > >My only requirement is that the server log every conversation in full > >(and it run great under FreeBSD 2.1.5 *grin*) > > Over the years, the undernet servers have been setting the standard > for irc development. I myself run the current undernet server on my > box at home (for irc development purposes) and it compiles right out of > the box and sets up easily if youre familiar with ircd configuration. > If youve never installed ircd before, you should read the documentation > that comes with it, as its very important that an irc server be configured > properly to avoid problems. > > ftp://ftp.undernet.org/pub/users/ircd-dev/servers/ircu2.9.32.tgz > > IRC servers dont "log" conversations, mostly because of the privacy > concerns. It would be straightforward to write to a file every PRIVMSG > that passes over the server, but i would strongly caution you about the > legal ramifications you would face if you do so. Also, doing a write() > for every PRIVMSG would slow down your server considerably, which > contradicts your other goal of having it run "great"... Thanks for the replies I have received so far! Most have raised concerns over the issue of logging conversations. The install I'm doing is for a client that would like to conduct private online meetings. One of their requirements is that I provide them with "see what's been said so far..." functionality. If an IRC server logged conversations, this would be simple. Since the server won't be made available to the public, I don't expect many users, so intensive logging shouldn't have a major effect on performance. Am I barking up the wrong tree here? Should I be looking at something other than an IRC server? Cheers, -- Jeff Newton Systems Administrator Tantalus Communications Datapark Internet Services Inc. --------- "Out the NIC, over the ethernet, across the bridge, down the fibre, passed the switch, through the firewall, out the router, nothin' but Net!!!"
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