~terry
Wed, Jul 24, 1996 (12:03)
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mIRC -- mIRC is a popular new shareware client with
well-deserved fame -- it is definitely one of the easiest to use IRC
apps available on the 'net. In addition, it includes an extremely
helpful Internet Relay Chat Primer (a must-have for all novice users
of IRC) and implements nearly every IRC2 command imaginable
(perhaps even every IRC2 command by now :-). mIRC also
includes a timer and finger client, as well as colored text for making
it easy to differentiate between (and ignore routine) events. The
recent improvements to mIRC have taken it close to the top in
terms of both power and ease of use; however, with all the
competition out there, it may not be able to hold the pole position
for long. Some of the features recently incorporated into mIRC
include a history of the last twenty commands used (for quick and
easy replication), basic scripting capabilities, a new 32-bit version, a
configurable toolbar with quick tooltips, programmable function
keys, a built-in .wav player, parameter strings, additional fonts
support, private conversations, a built-in finger server, and much
more. new releases have also witnessed major rewrites in the mIRC
code, resulting in greater performance overall and improved screen
layout. Many users prefer mIRC over WS-IRC for its inexpensive
price tag, its ease of use, and its overall functionality; choosing
between the two will likely come down to your own individual
preferences...
Pros: Quick, easy to use client; finger and timer clients also
provided
Cons: Lacks some features, limited to text-based conversations
New: Firewall support,
New identifiers, configurable toolbar, basic scripting language,
much more
Version Reviewed: 4.5
Date of Review: 7/1/96 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud
~messimer
Sat, Aug 24, 1996 (13:37)
#1
I like it it's nice and pretty easy not to easy though to config!
But overall i like it alot it is easier to understand and has good features
But how is it compared to Pirch?
~moonshado
Sat, Sep 7, 1996 (01:31)
#2
Mirc isn't hard to use, but it is more complicated
than another IRC client I prefer, Netscape's nschat.
Nschat offers a much smaller feature set, but is much
more intuitive [IMHO] and perfectly integrated with the
leading [IE notwithstanding] web browser.
It offers server selection, group selection, individual
selection.. private conversations, open conferences,
moderated conferences.. automated URL transmission and
reception.. Kicking, ignoring, inviting/granting speaker
and moderator privileges, whispering, actions, filtering, etc
etc, etc. - and all in a very graphical intuitive interface.
What more could you ask? Honestly, I think mirc is for Unix-
type hackers [and I'm one] who enjoy command line interfaces
and esoteric features that are only of interest to those who
would rather hack than chat.
NSCHAT is the best IRC client for newbies and netvets alike.
Bernie Verreau,
bverreau@netcom.com, Redwood City, CA
~terry
Tue, Nov 26, 1996 (12:23)
#6
This isn't a chat board. It's a conferencing system.
~WhytKnyt
Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (09:45)
#7
Moonshadow is WAY wrong about Netscape Chat being better than mIRC 4.7. Granted, if you don't like installing/configuring Windows programs, NSChat may be easier to get up and running. But mIRC has a better interface and a lot more features than NSChat.
mIRC also supports the nschat and iChat links and allows you to integrate easily with Netscape Navigator.
You can run the 32-bit version of mIRC in Windows 3.x, using Win32s and a 16-bit WinSock, or you can run it in Windows95/NT.
Check out mIRC 4.7 before you decide to settle for Netscape Chat.
John
jmtubbs@ico.com
~markp
Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (21:40)
#8
"Cons: Lacks some features, limited to text-based conversations."
So, can someone tell me what features are missing? I have mIRC, Pirch, and ViRC on my system now, and have used Comic Chat, MS Internet Chat, WS-IRC, win ircII, OrbitIRC, chat conxion, DOS clients, unix ircII, and others I can't remember, and don't see any missing features. Any features other clients have that mIRC doesn't have are simply useless items to make it *seem* better.
mIRC is all I use, and has all I want.
About the other "con": Why is being limited to text-based conversations a *bad* thing? IRC *is* text-based. Voice chat uses an entirely different protocol from IRC, and the two should not be considered as one entity.
If I wanted voice chat, I'd get a voice chat client. I don't want a client that is bloated, because it is to be used for two different purposes. I want a client that specializes in one area of another; not one that attempts to do both, and ends up doing neither well. mIRC excels in text chat, and the best voice chat client I've seen has no text capabilities. This is simlilar to the way Netscape attempts to handle email and news fall well short of any *specialized* email/news clients.
I would consider this a pro, rather than a con. And certainly not something to lose half a star over.
Any replies may be directed at email (
pacman@nbnet.nb.ca). If I recieve any useful suggestions, perhaps I'll pass them along to the author, for consideration for the next version.
~mrme
Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (21:47)
#9
Hello! I was wondering if the new version of mIRC was time-bomb ware, nag ware or if the "30-day-trial" period was just a suggested guideline, but nothing was going to happen after those 30 days. Thanks!
Please e-mail me at
mrme@eskimo.com
Thanks!
matt
~tjerk
Fri, Feb 27, 1998 (14:55)
#10
Hello Matt,
mIRC is not time-bomb-ware or nag-ware. The 30-day-trial period is just the suggested amount of time before deciding to register mIRC ...or to throw it away ;-) Thats the main idea behind Shareware.
Even if you decide not to register mIRC nothing is going to happen after those 30 days. mIRC will work on just as nice as always. We dont believe enforcing registrations will help you to enjoy IRC, or help us with making mIRC.
Mind you though, we need at least some friendly people to register mIRC otherwise Khaled can not afford working on on it. Writing and supporting a program like mIRC is a full time job! Really :-)
To put an end to the blabla; have lots of fun on IRC with mIRC and dont worry about the 30 days! Best wishes,
Tjerk Vonck.
- webkeeper of
www.mirc.com