Client To Client Protocol
(CTCP) A type of {protocol} created to allow
structured data such as {font} information to be exchanged
between users on {IRC}. It is also used to send a query to a
user. The available CTCP commands include VERSION, FINGER,
DCC CHAT, DCC SEND, TIME, PING, ECHO, CLIENTINFO. Some
commands are not available on some IRC {client} software.
(1995-04-12)