Quassel IRC facts for kids
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Screenshot of Quassel IRC on Arch Linux with KDE Plasma 5, 2022.
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| Developer(s) | Quassel IRC Team |
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| Initial release | 0.3.0 August 27, 2008 |
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0.14.0
 / 1 January 2022 |
| Preview release |
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| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | macOS, Unix-like, Windows |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Type | IRC client |
| License | GPL-2.0-only or GPL-3.0-only |
Quassel IRC, often just called Quassel, is a special computer program. It helps you chat with friends and groups online using something called IRC. It's a graphical program, meaning it has a visual window you can click and type in.
Quassel was first released in 2008. It works on many different types of computers, like those running Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's also free to use because it's released under the GNU General Public License. Since 2009, Quassel has been the main IRC program for Kubuntu computers.
How Quassel Works
Quassel uses a clever system called a client–server model. Imagine you have two parts of the program:
- The core is like the brain. It connects to the internet and to different IRC chat rooms. It stays connected even when you're not actively using it.
- The client is what you see on your screen. It connects to the core. This means your computer doesn't connect directly to the chat rooms. Instead, it talks to the core, which then talks to the chat rooms.
This setup is great because the core can keep your chat connections alive even if you close the client program on your computer. When you open the client again, you'll find all your chats still there!
You can also use Quassel in a "monolith" version. This means the core and client are combined into one program, working like a normal chat app. There are also special versions for phones, like Quasseldroid for Android and iQuassel for iOS.
Cool Things Quassel Can Do
Quassel has many useful features that make chatting easier:
- Connect to Many Chats: You can connect to lots of different IRC chat servers at the same time.
- Different Identities: You can create different online "identities" for yourself. Each identity can have its own nickname and messages. You can use these different identities on different chat servers.
- Saves Your Chats: Quassel saves all your chat history in a database. This means you can scroll back up in a chat window and see old conversations. It's like having an endless chat log!
- Shortcuts (Aliases): You can create custom shortcuts for long commands. This saves you time when you need to type something complicated often.
- Safe Connections: The connection between your Quassel client and the core can be encrypted. This helps keep your chats private and secure. It also supports proxies, which can help you connect to chat rooms in different ways.
In 2009, a tech reviewer named Adam Overa said Quassel was "fully featured" and had "tons of options." He also mentioned that it's easy for new users to connect to servers and find chat rooms using its clear menus.
See also
In Spanish: Quassel IRC para niños
