Synopsis: $idle() Technical: Returns your idle time. Synonymous with $E. Present for compatability with the standard ircII 2.8.2 client. Practical: This function is used to get your client's idle time. It should be used in lieu of $E if you intend your script to be compatible with the stock ircII client. Note that theclient's concept of "idle time" is not necessarily the same as your server's (and in fact usually isn't). Returns: number of seconds since last keypress See Also: Special_Vars(7)