I have only used IRC a few times, and have only a vague idea of the issues around it. I noyice in UWN 27 that ===== If you are using IRC to connect to any of the Ubuntu IRC channels, the IRC Operator's Team would like to inform you that to make your connection secure you should use port 8001 when connecting to any of the Freenode servers. There has been a recent surge in people exploiting vulnerable routers of IRC users. Using port 8001 will prevent you from being disconnected from one of these DCC attacks. It is also recommended that you download and install the latest firmware for your router. Do note that all these attacks do is disconnect you from the IRC server. So to avoid being banned from a channel due to join and part flooding, fix your settings now. =====
I presume the port used is fairy easy to examine by each user, however the comment about router firmware suggests more complications for users who are not really very technically experienced (I include myself here). I trust that this list can keep patience in mind and as ever be patient with handholding (me) when time is available to sort out this issue? tia -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
