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All GigaIRC server applications must be accompanied by authorization to run an IRC server. This authorization must come from the owner of the machine (if the applicant is not the owner). "Root" access to the machine from which the server is run is not required but first person contact to the person(s) with "root" access is required (either by phone/email/etc.). Routing-com *WILL* verify that these conditions are met. The server software used by the GigaIRC network is not publicly available and will only be distributed to the administrator after a testlink to the network has been granted. Administrators are encourage to read ALL of the requirements before applying for a testlink. Failure to do so will consist of the dismissal of the application. Upon receiving the completed application a discussion of the server will be held between the members of Routing-com. After which, a vote will be held on whether to grant a testlink to the network. The entire process will not exceed seven (7) days, at which time the applicant will be alerted as to the results of the vote.
 

All potential GigaIRC servers must meet certain hardware standards in order to ensure their performance on the GigaIRC network. The machine does NOT need to be dedicated to IRC, although it is preferred. The hardware requirements will differ slightly in the case that the machine is not dedicated. These differences can be seen in brackets.
 

                     a) Machine/Hardware Requirements

Processor: Pentium class 1.2gHz (1200 mhZ) or Sparc Ultra or better.
Memory: 256 Megs RAM (256 Megs RAM).
Operating System: Some flavour of *FreeBSD* configured to allow a minimum of 500 open file descriptors per process.

Ports: 7325 (routing) and 6667 (client) must be made available.
Uptime: The server must run as close to 24 hours a day/7 days a week as possible.
 

                b) Connectivity

North America/Europe
Servers applying from North America and Europe are required to have at least a T1 connection to the internet. In addition the server should have minimum outgoing bandwidth of 1mb/sec. Please note that we are not accepting cable/DSL servers due to the lack of stability and bandwidth that they provide.

The Rest of the World
Servers must have at least a 10mbit connection to the internet. Cable/DSL may be linked to the network but will be examined on a case by case basis.

III. Administrator Requirements
 

The applying administrator must have a basic knowledge of linux and the running of an IRC server. This includes, but is not limited to, use of the C compiler and associated utilities used in compiling of the server software, basic understanding of the configuration file, understanding of the various compile time options included in the server software. Assistance with the compiling and configuration of the server will be offered if it is required but the Routing staff members will not "hold the hand" of the testlink applicant.

IV. Testlink Details

Upon receiving information from the GigaIRC Routing regarding the approval of a testlink the applicant has seven (7) days in which to contact Routing-com. If the applicant fails to do so the testlink offer will be retracted and a new application will be necessary.

Upon receiving the applicants response regarding the testlink a meeting between the applicant and the Routing-com will be arranged at which time the server software will be distributed and C/N/H lines (along with other necessary linking information) will be exchanged.

The testlink will last for a period of no less than fourteen (14) days. During which the performance of the server will be evaluated. After the standard period of the testlink has expired the members of Routing will again vote and one of three options will be decided, full linking of the server, extension of the testlink period by an agreed time frame, or the delinking of the server from the network.

During the testlink period the server will not be allowed to have any IRC operators (Global/local) other than the Server Admin (Server Owner). If the server is accepted as a full link, the Server Admin will be then able to add 1 global and 1 local of his/her choice. Any other additions may be accepted under certain circumstances at the network admin's discretion. In addition, any IRC Operators from the new server may not request a "back-up" O line on another server. Training for the new IRC Operators along with the administrator of the server will be carried out but no global access to the services will be given.

Please note: All admins will be required to give shell access to the network administrator so problems and C/N/H lines can be fixed quickly. The GigaIRC Network reserves the right to modify/change its rule at anytime.

Think you meet up to the standards? Here is the application form you need to fill, and return to us.