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- IRC
- Internet Relay Chat Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After...
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- Linkinus 2.1 (Mac)
- Linkinus is the most advanced and easy-to-use IRC client for Mac OS X. Connect to thousands of IRC networks all over the world and find people to talk to about any topic, from sports to computers, cooking to auto repair.
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, IRC, Conceited Software, Linkinus, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- Pidgin 2.6.3 (Windows)
- Pidgin formerly known as Gaim is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for BSD and Windows. It is compatible with AIM Oscar and TOC protocols, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, and Zephyr networks. Pidgin users can log in to multiple accounts on multiple IM networks simultaneously. This means that...
- Tags: AOL Instant Messenger, IRC, IM, Microsoft Windows, Pidgin, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-10-16
- Google Wave: Begging for a classrom
- Using Wave to interconnect academic institutionsI think, the first large-scale Wave deployment should be used to interconnect all academic institutions around the world.This would be attractive because:1. younger generations are very adaptable, to new technology.2. there is a great deal of collaboration, in the academic world.3. technical glitches are likely...
- Tags: Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Google Inc., classrom, IRC
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Vortec IRC 1.0.2 (Windows)
- Vortec IRC is a dedicated internet relay chat client capable of connecting to multiple servers and multiple channels at once. Simple file transfer options let you share files with your friends. Chat securely with Direct Client Connection DCC as well as Secure Socket Layer support for encrypted networks. You can...
- Tags: IRC, Microsoft Windows, Vortec IRC, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-09-27
- MacIrssi 0.8.6.6 (Mac)
- Based on the *nix IRC client irssi, MacIrssi is an powerful, free of charge, open source IRC client. It combines the power of the irssi engine with an elegant and flexible GUI. See also http://www.irssi.org/?page=about for information on the irssi engine. Latest builds, once again, support MacOS X 10.4 and...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, IRC, Matt Wright, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Apple Mac OS, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-09-02
- Colloquy 2.3 (Mac)
- Traditionally, IRC clients on the Mac have been anything but glamorous. Colloquy is an advanced IRC client which aims to fill this void. By adhering to Mac OS X interface conventions, Colloquy has the look and feel of a quality Mac application. Features: AppleScript: A powerful dictionary for...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, IRC, Colloquy Project, Colloquy, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-08-21
- XChat 2.8.7f (Windows)
- XChat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels chat rooms at the same time, talk publicly, private one-on-one conversations etc. Even file transfers are possible.Version 2.8.7f includes a few small touch-ups, including a speed-up in loading scrollback logs.
- Tags: IRC, Peter Zelezny, XChat, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Microsoft Windows, Linux, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-08-16
- X-Chat Aqua 0.17.0-rc1 (Mac)
- X-Chat Aqua is a MacOS X IRC client. If you are familiar with XChat for UNIX/GTK+/X Windows, then you will be at home with X-Chat Aqua. X-Chat Aqua uses the IRC engine from XChat and has been designed to look and feel like XChat.Please note: This is alpha software. Most...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, IRC, Allocinit, X-Chat Aqua, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Apple Mac OS, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-07-17
- ChatCo 1.8 (Mobile)
- ChatCo is a client of IRCInternet Relay Chat. The procedure when resting use is executed aiming is simplified. ChatCo has IM style chat, and auto join and auto reconnect. In ChatCo the browser screen was prepared. It corresponds to an IRC scheme.
- Tags: Mobile, IRC, Hiroyuki-Fujikawa, ChatCo, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-07-10
- X-Chat 2.8.7e (Windows)
- XChat is a useful IRC chat application for Windows and UNIX (Linux/BSD) operating systems. I.R.C. is Internet Relay Chat. XChat runs on most BSD and POSIX compliant operating systems.
- Tags: IRC, Operating System, Peter Zelezny, XChat, I.R.C., Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Internet, Software
- Software downloads 2009-06-17
- Botnet exploiting MS0867 flaws (Inside the botnets that never make the news)
- Botnet exploiting MS0867 flaws Inside the botnets that never make the newsBlock IRC traffic completelyThat's the solution. IRC traffic has no place in business environments.Image 5...Did you do the obfuscating? If not, how do you know they're all on the same server?How pray tell?You're forgetting, any type of...
- Tags: Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Stateful Packet Inspection, IRC traffic, IRC, BotNet
- Discussion threads 2009-05-21
- CryptoChat 1.0 (Windows)
- CryptoChat is an easy-to-use encrypted chat program, allowing you to talk to contacts just like any other instant messenger. Featuring automatic public-key exchange and encryption with the Blowfish algorithm, this program is designed with the intention of providing the highest level of security. It implements public-key cryptography, and uses the...
- Tags: IRC, Microsoft Windows, EJC Cryptography, CryptoChat, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-04-29
- OfficeIRC Server 2.3.287 (Windows)
- Corporate IRC Chat Server that allows a business to run their own public chat service or internal Instant Messaging IM system. Colleagues can send messages or files to each other within the office, at home or geographically separate sites. System allows messages to be sent encrypted, full logging, communicate with...
- Tags: IRC, Jabber, Microsoft Windows, Messaging, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-04-03
- tIRC (Mobile)
- is the #1 IRC client for your Palm OS device. Three years of development time and a completely new IRC engine lead to an unprecedented mobile chatting experience. First of all: tIRC is background capable. Leave your IRC session to check your email, and return later without having to reconnect....
- Tags: Mobile, IRC, Tamoggemon Software, tIRC, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2009-04-01
- AdiIRC 1.8.3 (Windows)
- AdiIRC is an IRC client with multiserver support and a customizable interface. It offers all the standard IRC features including private chats, basic Identd features, sysinfo, and Winamp support. The program stores all its settings in text files and does not require installation. Written in C# to be flexible and...
- Tags: Multiserver, IRC, Winamp, Microsoft Windows, AdiIRC, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), C#, Digital Music, Digital Media, Internet, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-03-23
- Neebly IRC Client 1.0.4 (Windows)
- Neebly is a modern looking, easy to use, freeware IRC client for Windows. Although Neebly is a complete newborn, it is a fairly functional IRC client and is growing at a very fast pace. Expect a new and improved release every 1 or 2 months. Because Neebly is so young,...
- Tags: IRC, Client, Neebly.com, Neebly, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Microsoft Windows, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-03-01
- HydraIRC 0.3.165 (Windows)
- HydraIRC is a completely new IRC client that makes IRC a joy to use. Previously IRC has been only for the computer literate but HydraIRC makes IRC accessible to everyone and provides enough features to keep even the most demanding power-user happy. HydraIRC has been designed from the...
- Tags: IRC, Microsoft Windows, Hydra, HydraIRC, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2008-12-12
- Acidblood 1.2.19 (Mac)
- Open source customizable IRC robot that runs on many popular IRC networks
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, IRC, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Robots, Internet, Emerging Technologies
- Software downloads 2008-08-28
- Dedris Chat 1 (Windows)
- Dedris Chat is a first PHP/Visual Basic chat created for all guys , this chat need of Internet connection, is a new version of normal irc client, but this is have a hosting site , no hosting server , we have a unlimited channel and more functions. This version is...
- Tags: IRC, Microsoft Windows, Dedrisproject, Dedris Chat, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet
- Software downloads 2008-08-07
- Rise of the Mega-Botnets
- Botnets have been around for more than a decade. Long-time users of the Internet chat system, Internet Relay Chat--also known as "IRC," know them well. They were originally used to launch attacks and "take-overs" on IRC servers by malicious individuals, often dubbed "script kiddies", who were out for revenge. ...
- Tags: IRC, MessageLabs Ltd., MyDoom Virus, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts 2008-06-13
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