https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/chat/ Recent content in Chat on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-12-self-hosted-irc-servers-ngircd-inspircd-unrealircd-guide/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-12-self-hosted-irc-servers-ngircd-inspircd-unrealircd-guide/ <p>Internet Relay Chat (IRC) has been around since 1988, but it remains one of the most resilient, lightweight, and privacy-respecting communication protocols ever created. While modern platforms like Slack, Discord, and Matrix dominate the conversation, IRC continues to power thousands of active communities — from open source project channels to hobbyist groups and enterprise internal communications.</p>