PsyBNC can be very usefull when you're traveling a lot or at moments you have to change from computers all the time. psyBNC is an IRC bouncer, which lets you always being logged in at IRC or Bitlbee. When you log off with your local client, psyBNC still keeps you connected to the IRC or Bitlbee server while you're away. When you sign in again, psyBNC shows the messages you've missed from your friends.

To start using psybnc on a Debian or Ubuntu box, follow the next five steps: