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# chat.pl: chat with a server
+#
+# This library is no longer being maintained, and is included for backward
+# compatibility with Perl 4 programs which may require it.
+#
+# In particular, this should not be used as an example of modern Perl
+# programming techniques.
+#
+# Suggested alternative: Socket
+#
# Based on: V2.01.alpha.7 91/06/16
# Randal L. Schwartz (was <merlyn@stonehenge.com>)
# multihome additions by A.Macpherson@bnr.co.uk
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