FAQ
Q: What is irc.perl.org?
A: irc.perl.org is collection of IRC servers run by various members of the Perl community. The URI of irc.perl.org is a DNS round-robin which points to these servers. This network also goes by the names of MagNET and Rhizomatic.
Q: So what's MagNET?
A: MagNET is an IRC network that was started by users of Efnet #perl some time ago. People use it for all sorts now, but it's mostly populated by people related to the Perl community in some way or another.
Q: So is MagNET the official Perl network?
A: That's a hard question to answer. The simple answer is no - MagNET is a private network for a loosely-knit group of friends. However, some aspects of the Perl community have their 'official' channels on MagNET - #poe, #axkit, etc
Q: Does that mean #perl is the official Perl channel?
A: That's simple to answer. No, it's not. #perl is a group of friends who happen to mostly be perl programmers. It is NOT a Perl help channel. It is NOT any kind of official forum. Entry is very definitely a privilege, not a right.
Q: So where can I get Perl help?
A: #perl-help
Q: What other channels are available?
A: MagNET is home to hundreds of individual IRC channels. While it would be impossible to list and describe them all, we do maintain a list of the more popular and potentially "official" channels who make their home here.
Q: Where is Nickserv/Chanserv?
A: MagNET is a services-free network. We do not run any channel protection or nick/handle protection services. If you have abuse/security concerns, please contact the nearest oper.
Q: Who's in charge?
A: See the opers page.
