Project Summary
The infobot connects to an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server, joins some channels (maybe), and begins accumulating factoids. To run one, download the source, uncompress it, untar it, edit the config files, and it up
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Interacting with the bot is pretty straightforward. Most of the commands and variables available to users are listed below. The bot will interact via message or on-channel.
New version incorporates old blootbot project.
In a Nutshell, infobot...
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took an estimated 5 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in July, 2000
ending with its most recent commit almost 7 years ago
Quick Reference
Artistic License 2.0
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Use Trademarks
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Include Copyright
State Changes
Include Install Instructions
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These details are provided for information only. No information here is legal advice and should not be used as such.
Project Security
Vulnerabilities per Version ( last 10 releases )
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