Welcome Guest ( Log In | Join )

Discover the best free computer help!
Learn more about Geeks to Go by taking the tour. Spyware, virus, trojan, fake security or privacy alerts? Read the malware cleaning guide. Want to reply to a topic, start a new one, or remove the advertising? Join today (always free).
      
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
IRC Client Needed
Phriend
post May 5 2008, 09:37 PM
Post #1


Member
**
Posts: 30
OS: Windows XP
I've been having a hard time entering an online chat room and I've been told that I should get an IRC client.

That said, I know nothing about these. Can anyone recommend a good (free) IRC client that is suited for beginners?


Thanks smile.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Fredil
post May 6 2008, 05:08 AM
Post #2


Trusted Helper
Group Icon
Posts: 1,983
From: Wait, wait, I know this!
OS: Windows XP Professional SP2
You might want to look into mIRC, it's what I use and I have no problems with it smile.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dsenette
post May 6 2008, 06:31 AM
Post #3


Ruler of Omicron Persei 8
Group Icon
Posts: 20,688
From: kn-ARGH!-xville Tenn-ARGH!-see
OS: 3.1, 95, 98SE, xp, 2000, NT4, 2003 Standard Edition, linux (various flavors)
indeed MIRC is easy....it's TECHNICALLY not free though...it is a timed trial...but the programmer allows you (as far as i've read in the EULA) to pretty much use it indeffinitely....however after 30 days...you will get popups asking you to "register" your copy...i can't remember the price but it's probably $20 or so
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Major Payne
post May 6 2008, 08:48 AM
Post #4


Trusted Techie
Group Icon
Posts: 4,477
From: FEMA took "Tin Can" away!
OS: Win XP/Vista Home Premium. Backup PC: Commodore 64 with 300 baud modem!



Trillian allows IRC connections as well as connecting you to all your IMs at the same time. It's free. Or you can get Pro version and use plug-ins.

Ron
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Matt T
post May 8 2008, 02:21 AM
Post #5


GeekU Senior
Group Icon
Posts: 620
From: New Zealand
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Most IRC Servers provide you with a CGI or Java chat on their website, that you can use instead of downloading anything. But if you'd like to download a client, I'd recommend mIRC.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
sari
post May 9 2008, 09:35 AM
Post #6


Grammar Department Administrator
Group Icon
Posts: 8,964
From: Maryland USA
OS: Windows XP Pro SP2/Windows Vista Business/Windows SBS 2003
The Java clients I've seen are pretty inflexible and don't have a very good user interface. If you're planning on chatting a lot and/or joining a lot of servers or channels, having a client is a much better option than using a Java chat interface.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 
RSS Time is now: 3rd December 2008 - 12:37 AM
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. The forum is run by volunteers who donate their time and expertise. We make every attempt to ensure that the help and advice posted is accurate and will not cause harm to your computer. However, we do not guarantee that they are accurate and they are to be used at your own risk.
Powered By IP.Board © 2008  IPS, Inc.