======Synopsis:======
__oper__ [<nick> [<password>]]

======Description:======
The __OPER__ command is used to gain irc operator status on the current
server, with the stipulation that the specified (or current) nickname
and password match an O: line entry in the server's configuration.
If a password is not specified, the client will prompt for one.

======Restrictions:======
Unlike [[DEOP]], the [[MODE]] command cannot be used to gain operator status.

======Other Notes:======
Specifying the password on the input line is not recommended, for many
reasons, the most obvious being that anyone with a line of sight to your
monitor can see what your password is.  When the client prompts for a
password, it does not display it as it is typed.  Further, the client's
command history may be written to a file, which would compromise the
password if the history file is world-readable.