Summary

The EFnet network, established in 1990 as the primary IRC group for system administrators, serves as the central hub for Linux troubleshooting and community collaboration. Users can retrieve detailed channel information through the website efnet.org, which hosts the official EFnet Channel List and allows for real-time data access. The network maintains a robust list of public IRC channels, such as LinuxHelp, which helps administrators search for specific support resources efficiently. Administrators may also visit external channels like linux-help directly to gather detailed configuration guides and issue responses. Furthermore, the community maintains an extensive list of related channels, ensuring that troubleshooting issues are accessible across multiple subgroups, including various IRC servers and forums.

Title

EFnet - The Original IRC Network

Description

EFnet - The Original IRC Network. Connect to one of the oldest and most established IRC networks in the world with 19,500+ users across 16 servers.

Keywords

network, users, channels, channel, servers, server, discussion, list, networks, chat, help, active, original, technical, resources, documentation, support

NS Lookup

A 216.246.34.82

Dates

Created 2026-04-15

Updated 2026-04-15

Summarized 2026-04-17