Conspire (software) facts for kids
Conspire is a special computer program called an IRC client. Think of it like an app that lets you chat with people online in real-time, in groups called "channels" or "chat rooms." It was first created in 1999.
What is Conspire?
Conspire is a program that helps you connect to IRC networks. IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat, which is one of the oldest ways people chatted online. It's like a big, worldwide chat system where you can talk to friends, join communities, or discuss your favorite hobbies.
Conspire was built using a computer language called C. This language is very powerful and is used to create many different types of software. The latest version of Conspire, 2.2.14, was released in 2005.
Free to Use and Open Source
One cool thing about Conspire is that it's completely free to use! You don't have to pay anything to download or install it.
It also has a special type of permission called an LGPL license. This means that the program's code is "open source." Open source software allows people to see how the program was made, use it, change it, and even share their changes with others. It's a way for people to work together and improve software for everyone.
Based on XChat
Conspire was built using parts of another popular IRC client called XChat. This means that the creators of Conspire used some of XChat's ideas and code as a starting point. It's like building a new car but using some proven parts from another successful car model. This can help make new software reliable and easier to develop.
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