Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

botwar
     
         The epic struggle of {bots} vying for dominance.
     
        Botwars are generally (and quite inappropriately) carried out
        on {talk} systems, typically {IRC}, where botwar crossfire
        (such as {pingflood}ing) absorbs scarce server resources and
        obstructs human conversation.
     
        The wisdom of experience indicates that {Core Wars}, not
        {talk} systems, are the appropriate venue for aggressive bots
        and their {botmasters}.
     
        Compare {penis war}.
     
        (1997-04-08)