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diff --git a/chanlist/trouble.md b/chanlist/trouble.md
@@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ layout: default
 # Channel Lists: Troubleshooting
 
 This guide covers some common problems when trying to do /list. If you
-just want to learn how to find channels, see our [channel list
-page](index.html) instead.
+just want to learn how to find channels, see our 
+[channel list page](index.html) instead.
 
 ## Server load is temporarily too heavy. Please wait a while and try again.
 
 The message is self-explanatory. Some servers are handling tens
 thousands of users and just can\'t keep up with everybody typing
 commands like `/list`. Just wait a few minutes and try again, or try
 another server on the same network. You can use `/links` to get a
-current list of servers on any network, or see our web-based [server
-lists](/networks/efnet/servers.html).
+current list of servers on any network, or see our web-based 
+[server lists](/networks/efnet/servers.html).
 
 ## \"SendQ Exceeded\" or \"List output too large, truncated\"
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ one-channel list, by typing `/raw list #channelname` such as
 just a single channel\'s information, but it will close the previous,
 hung list.
 
-If you are using a client like [ircII](../ircii/) such as on a shell
+If you are using a client like [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii) such as on a shell
 account, you can try to issue the `/flush` command which flushes the
 server\'s buffer and tells it stop sending further data to you.
 
diff --git a/clients/cross/index.md b/clients/cross/index.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ client written in Java, and runs anywhere there's a suitable Java runtime.
 ## jIRCii
 
 [jIRCii](/clients/cross/jircii.html) is a barely graphical standalone Java
-client, with a look and feel inspired by [ircII](/irchelp/clients/unix/ircii/) but taking advantage of
+client, with a look and feel inspired by [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii/) but taking advantage of
 modern GUI functionality.
 
 ## HexChat
diff --git a/clients/otheros/index.md b/clients/otheros/index.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ X, and Linux/Unix,
 ## Haiku
 [Vision](https://sourceforge.net/projects/vision/) is a native BeOS/Haiku IRC client.
 
-In addition, a number of the Unix clients, such as [irssi](/irchelp/clients/unix/irssi.html) have been ported to Haiku.
+In addition, a number of the Unix clients, such as [irssi](/clients/unix/irssi/) have been ported to Haiku.
 
 ## MS-DOS
 The mTCP suite of applications includes [IRCjr](http://www.brutman.com/mTCP/IRCjr.html), a basic IRC client for MS-DOS systems, which can even run within [DOSBox](http://www.dosbox.com/).
diff --git a/clients/unix/index.md b/clients/unix/index.md
@@ -15,10 +15,10 @@ redirect_from:
 The first clients and servers for IRC were written as portable C code, which could be compiled and run on a variety of Unix derivatives, including many of the systems common in academic research at the time. The original IRC client, which was once distributed in the same package with IRCNet's IRCD, is now obsolete, but many other clients have improved upon its design.
 
 ### irssi
-[irssi](/irchelp/clients/unix/irssi.html) has taken ircII's place as the modern gold standard for IRC clients, with a sensible, familiar interface, sane defaults, a modern featureset, and of course, an embedded perl interpeter as its scripting interface.
+[irssi](/clients/unix/irssi/) has taken ircII's place as the modern gold standard for IRC clients, with a sensible, familiar interface, sane defaults, a modern featureset, and of course, an embedded perl interpeter as its scripting interface.
 
 ### ircII and derivatives
-For years, the standard by which all other clients were measured, [ircII](/irchelp/clients/unix/ircii/) and its derivatives remain a solid choice. ircII and its closest descendant,
+For years, the standard by which all other clients were measured, [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii/) and its derivatives remain a solid choice. ircII and its closest descendant,
 [EPIC](/clients/unix/epic.html), are still actively maintained, but maintain faithfulness with the original "blank canvas" of ircII&#8211;they are typically highly customized by each user, either by hand, or via a script pack.
 
 [BitchX](/clients/unix/bitchx.html) and [ScrollZ](/clients/unix/scrollz.html) take a different approach: both having started originally as script packs, they eventually applied their modifications directly to the client itself, creating a derivative of ircII with more bells and whistles than any user could possibly need.
diff --git a/clients/windows/index.md b/clients/windows/index.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ redirect_from:
 
 
 ## mIRC
-Most users on Windows choose to use the popular shareware client, [mIRC](/irchelp/clients/windows/mirc/), which is available for a 30 day trial, and costs $20.00 after the trial period.
+Most users on Windows choose to use the popular shareware client, [mIRC](/clients/windows/mirc/), which is available for a 30 day trial, and costs $20.00 after the trial period.
 
 ## XChat and derivatives
 The popular Unix IRC client [XChat](/irchelp/clients/windows/xchat.html) and a number clients forked from it are also available for Windows.
diff --git a/faq/index.md b/faq/index.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Over the years, we've accumulated many collections of frequently asked
 questions about IRC:
 
 
-[The IRC Prelude](/irchelp/new2irc.html)
+[The IRC Prelude](/faq/new2irc.html)
 
   This is a **must-read if you are new to Internet Relay Chat** (IRC). This **very short help file** by the #IRChelp operators covers the basics of IRC and will get you going in no time!
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ questions about IRC:
 
   This is the "bible" of IRC, a **very long but thorough discussion** of everything you ever wanted to know about IRC. The content is similar to the FAQs above, but it is presented more like a book with organized chapters and sections.
 
-[IRC Tutorial](/irchelp/irctutorial.html)
+[IRC Tutorial](/faq/irctutorial.html)
 
   If you prefer to **learn by doing** instead of reading some long user manual, this **medium-length step-by-step tutorial** is for you. It shows you how to master IRC, one command at a time.
 
@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@ questions about IRC:
 ## General Information
 
 
-  * [IRC Prelude](/irchelp/new2irc.html)
-  * [IRC Tutorial](/irchelp/irctutorial.html)
+  * [IRC Prelude](/faq/new2irc.html)
+  * [IRC Tutorial](/faq/irctutorial.html)
 {% comment %}
   * [IRC International](/misc/foreign.html)     **More Advanced**
 {% endcomment %}
@@ -64,10 +64,10 @@ questions about IRC:
 ## IRCd (server management)
 
 
-  * [Network/Server Lists](/irchelp/networks/)
+  * [Network/Server Lists](/networks/)
   * [Server Request FAQ](/ircd/server-request.html)
+  * [EFnet linking guidelines](https://www.efnet.link/) (ext)
 {% comment %}
-  * [EFnet linking guidelines](ftp://ftp.blackened.com/pub/irc/new-server-guidelines) (ext)
   * [IRCD Setup FAQ](http://www.alleged.com/faq/) (ext)      **Server Use**
 {% endcomment %}
 
diff --git a/historic/dalrefugee.md b/historic/dalrefugee.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Hello,
 
 If you just came from DALnet (or any other net with full services) and you're looking for a new place to chat, or if you're trying to find your friends, this file was written for you.
 
-First, if you're just trying to connect back to DALnet, or to figure out what is going on with the attacks over there, please see our [DALnet connection guide](/networks/servers/dalnet.html).
+First, if you're just trying to connect back to DALnet, or to figure out what is going on with the attacks over there, please see our [DALnet connection guide](/networks/dalnet/).
 
 Each IRC network has common commands, like /join, /msg, and /kick, but there are different ways other networks handle other things. First find out if this is the network where you will feel comfortable, then start a channel for your friends, and let them know where to look if you need to move. It's always good to have a backup plan.
 
diff --git a/historic/telnet.md b/historic/telnet.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ layout: default
 redirect_from:
   - /irchelp/misc/telnet.html
 ---
-**Ed. note: This is a "classic" guide dating to the mid-90s, it is preserved here only for historical reasons. Most of the advice in here is hopelessly out of date now. If you want to play with IRCing through telnet, then just get really comfortable with the [RFC](../rfc/) because you are essentially trying to do the tedious job that your client usually does for you. -Jolo**
+**Ed. note: This is a "classic" guide dating to the mid-90s, it is preserved here only for historical reasons. Most of the advice in here is hopelessly out of date now. If you want to play with IRCing through telnet, then just get really comfortable with the [RFC](/protocol/rfc/) because you are essentially trying to do the tedious job that your client usually does for you. -Jolo**
 
 #  IRC (EFnet) by telnet
 
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ X11 client-> catless.ncl.ac.uk /pub
 ```
 
 
-**Ed. note: This is a "classic" guide dating to the mid-90s, it is preserved here only for historical reasons. Most of the advice in here is hopelessly out of date now. If you want to play with IRCing through telnet, then just get really comfortable with the [RFC](../rfc/) because you are essentially trying to do the tedious job that your client usually does for you. -Jolo**
+**Ed. note: This is a "classic" guide dating to the mid-90s, it is preserved here only for historical reasons. Most of the advice in here is hopelessly out of date now. If you want to play with IRCing through telnet, then just get really comfortable with the [RFC](/protocol/rfc/) because you are essentially trying to do the tedious job that your client usually does for you. -Jolo**
 
 * * *
 
diff --git a/irchelp/credit.md b/irchelp/credit.md
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ pages littered all over the Internet.
 {% comment %}
   * **All email addresses have been removed below to deter spam email. If you need to contact one of these people, try using the "[Send Email](/irchelp/mail.cgi)" form and pick the closest relevant helper. Sorry for the inconvenience.**
 {% endcomment %}
-  * Stephanie Daugherty and [Joseph Lo](http://railabs.duhs.duke.edu/~jyl/) are the current co-editors and webmasters of <[http://www.irchelp.org/](/irchelp/)>. The website is hosted at [MergeMedia](http://mergemedia.com/) thanks to [Douglas Boldt](http://boldt.us/).
+  * Stephanie Daugherty and [Joseph Lo](http://railabs.duhs.duke.edu/~jyl/) are the current co-editors and webmasters of <[http://www.irchelp.org/](/)>. The website is hosted at [MergeMedia](http://mergemedia.com/) thanks to [Douglas Boldt](http://boldt.us/).
   * The site was originally run by Jim Benson aka FreeSoft. He assembled the largest collection of over 600 help files covering every conceivable topic of IRC. In the mid 1990s, Jim went on to become a [pioneer in the private space industry](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Benson) before he passed away in 2008.
   * [David Delmont aka kylania](http://www.radiks.net/kylania/) helped to create or customize many Perl scripts including the email feedback `/irchelp/mail.cgi` and site search `/irchelp/search_engine.cgi`.
   * Many other files were written by other #IRChelp ops and helpers from all over the Internet... there are too many to thank individually. Each page is credited where possible.
diff --git a/irchelp/help.md b/irchelp/help.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ layout: default
 **Need help using our help site?**
 
   1. Check out one of the main directories or selected help files at the 
-     [top level](/irchelp/) of this site (see site map below),
+     [top level](/) of this site (see site map below),
 {% comment %}
   2. [Search our 800+ help files for specific keywords](/irchelp/search_engine.cgi),
   3. [Ask your question directly by email](/irchelp/mail.cgi).
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ day, 7 days a week.
 If you prefer, [email us](/irchelp/mail.cgi)!
 {% endcomment %}
 
-Now click [here](/irchelp/) 
+Now click [here](/) 
 {::comment}
 or on the first button in the navigational bar below to go back to the top of the #IRChelp home page, 
 {:/comment}
diff --git a/misc/index.md b/misc/index.md
@@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ doesn't mean they aren't important\!
   - [IRC International](foreign.html)  
     Non-English IRC resources, including help guides in many languages
     and web sites devoted to specific langages or regions.  
-    Includes: 
+{% include new2irc_translations.md %}
+{% comment %}
     [Deutsch](/misc/denew2irc.html) |
     [Indonesia](/misc/idnew2irc.html) |
     [Italiano](/misc/itnew2irc.html) |
     [Portugues](/misc/ptnew2irc.html) |
     [Turkish](/misc/trnew2irc.html) 
-{% comment %}
 	[Español](/misc/esnew2irc.html) |
     [Français](/misc/frnew2irc.html) |
     [ÅëëçíéêÜ](/misc/grnew2irc.html) |
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ tend to be shorter and more focused than the general files above.
     these rules very carefully.
 {%- comment -%}
   - [Log to HTML Translator](irctohtml.csh)  
-    A csh (C shell) script to translate [ircII](/irchelp/ircii/)-type
+    A csh (C shell) script to translate [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii/)-type
     logs into HTML for inclusion on web pages.
 {% endcomment %}
   - [Shareware](shareware.html)  
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ tend to be shorter and more focused than the general files above.
     spam, msg, and floods.
   - [UNIX Help Manual](unixhelp.html).  
     A short reference on commands for the [UNIX](http://www.ugu.com)
-    operating system, useful to [ircII](/irchelp/ircii/) users.
+    operating system, useful to [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii/) users.
   - [Web Chatting](webchat.html)  
     How to provide a web chat service so that visitors to your web page
     can join your IRC channels. Brief discussion of how to find web chat
diff --git a/misc/shareware.md b/misc/shareware.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ but also many people choose to not pay. So
 typically shareware is limited to simple little programs like games, utilities,
 etc. There are exceptions, though. For example, some of the best and
 most complicated [Internet Relay Chat](/clients/) (IRC) client
-programs such as [mIRC for Windows](/irchelp/mirc/) are all shareware.
+programs such as [mIRC for Windows](/clients/windows/mirc/) are all shareware.
 
 ## So why pay the shareware fee?
 
@@ -60,8 +60,8 @@ Some software authors try to nudge you to do the right thing. For example, until
 pay, you get periodic reminders ("nagware"), some features are disabled
 ("crippleware"), the program quits after a while each time you use it
 ("quitware"), or maybe it just stops working after 30 days ("bombware"). Of course we
-all dislike these tactics, but [studies prove that they are
-effective](/misc/why_do_people_register.html)
+all dislike these tactics, but
+[studies prove that they are effective](/misc/why_do_people_register.html)
 in encouraging more people to pay. Oh well, pay on time and
 you won't have to worry about it. There are also some variations on
 nagging such as "careware" which requests that you send money to a charity,
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ live, or "beerware"... well you can figure that one out.
 
 These are just some of the many sites where you can find a wide range of
 freeware or shareware. Be very careful about downloading blindly from other sites,
-because what may look like shareware could instead be a [Trojan horse
-attack](/security/trojan.html) which could seriously compromise your
+because what may look like shareware could instead be a 
+[Trojan horse attack](/security/trojan.html) which could seriously compromise your
 security.
 
   * [CNET Download.com](http://download.cnet.com/)
diff --git a/misc/unixhelp.md b/misc/unixhelp.md
@@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ You have to know of course, which commands are available, in order to know which
 
 The CLI not only affords precision, but also requires it. Commands must be entered exactly, and are sensitive to proper capitalization (almost all commands are lower case).
 
-Most "commands" are actually small programs of their own - for example, if you have the [irssi](/irchelp/clients/unix/irssi.html) client installed, you should be able to run it simply by typing `irssi` at the prompt and pressing enter,
+Most "commands" are actually small programs of their own - for example, if you have the 
+[irssi](/clients/unix/irssi) 
+client installed, you should be able to run it simply by typing `irssi` at the prompt and pressing enter,
 
 ## Useful Commands to Know
 
diff --git a/news/index.md b/news/index.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ webmaster and editor.
 </ul></td>
 <td><strong>Quick Info Links</strong>
 <ul>
-<li>Server lists: <a href="../networks/efnet/servers.html">EFnet</a> | 
+<li>Server lists: <a href="/networks/efnet/servers.html">EFnet</a> | 
 <a href="../networks/ircnet/serverlist.html">IRCnet</a> | 
 <a href="https://www.dal.net/servers/">DALnet</a> | 
 <a href="../networks/">others</a></li>
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ Nov 01 02
 DALnet has now taken the drastic step of intentionally crippling their
 round robin server aliases such as irc.dal.net. That's why people are
 getting "cannot assign address" errors when trying to connect. We've
-updated our [DALnet server list](../networks/servers/dalnet.html) to
+updated our [DALnet server list](/networks/dalnet/) to
 include a quick explanation of this problem, as well as a manually
 updated server list since DALnet's own [official server
 list](http://www.dal.net/servers/) hasn't been updated since April.
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ notes at bottom of Jolopak for more info.
 Sep 12 02
 
 **Mac clients update.** Just made very minor updates to the [Mac client
-page](../mac/) for all 3 major choices, plus you gotta love the cute
+page](/clients/mac/) for all 3 major choices, plus you gotta love the cute
 [Jaguar](http://www.apple.com/macosx/) logo. Did you know that Apple is
 now the world's \#1 vendor of \*nix computers? Not sure if that says
 something good about Apple or something bad about UNIX. :-)
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ most information in a clear yet concise manner.
 Mar 19 02
 
 **\*nix clients page update.** We are happy to present a major update of
-our [\*nix (UNIX, Linux, BSD, etc.) IRC client page](../ircii/).
+our [\*nix (UNIX, Linux, BSD, etc.) IRC client page](/clients/unix/ircii/).
 Formerly devoted to just ircII, this page now includes descriptions of
 other \*nix clients such as the text-based BitchX and EPIC as well as
 GUI clients like Xchat and KVIrc.
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ if you're running a channel, spread your ops out as much as possible.
 [Snak](http://www.snak.com/Snak.html) was updated to 4.8.2 on Jan 12.
 See [version history](http://www.snak.com/SnakHistory.html) for full
 details of changes. I took the opportunity to make slight updates to all
-entries on our [Mac IRC client](../mac/) page.
+entries on our [Mac IRC client](/clients/mac/) page.
 
 Jan 08 02
 
@@ -820,7 +820,7 @@ to do it. In case you didn't know, like most other IRC clients, mIRC is
 
 **Snak 4.7.2 for Mac released.** Continuing in its 4th year of active
 development, [Snak](http://www.snak.com/) 4.7.2 was just released. See
-the [Mac OS IRC client](../mac/) page for a description of this and
+the [Mac OS IRC client](/clients/mac/) page for a description of this and
 other competing clients.
 
 **Talk City charges for chat.** This is not a surprise, as it is a
diff --git a/purgatory/materials for reuse/flood.md b/purgatory/materials for reuse/flood.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ HTML translation by Joseph Lo aka Jolo
 
 * * *
 
-When you're using [mIRC](/irchelp/mirc/) there are several ways to get rid of
+When you're using [mIRC](/clients/windows/mirc/) there are several ways to get rid of
 people harassing or flooding you. We will give detailed help in this file, but
 first of all you should make sure you use the latest mIRC. Please
 [upgrade](/clients/windows/mirc/index.html) if you're using an older version.
diff --git a/script/index.md b/script/index.md
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ layout: default
 
 ## Introduction
 
-Only [ircII](/irchelp/ircii/) scripts are maintained here - mIRC users please
-see our [mIRC page](/irchelp/mirc/) for scripts and help.
+Only [ircII](/clients/unix/ircii/) scripts are maintained here - mIRC users please
+see our [mIRC page](/clients/windows/mirc/) for scripts and help.
 
 There are no bots or scripts here that will help you flood, hack, or otherwise
 abuse IRC.
diff --git a/security/index.md b/security/index.md
