IRC

Quickstart guide for those new to IRC

A. For Macintosh Users

Step 1: Download the AthenaIRC version for your preferred Macintosh operating system from the link below under IRC Programs.
Step 2: Follow the easy step by step guide for setting up AthenaIRC by clicking here.
Step 3: Make sure you read the netiquette guides.
Step 4: Enjoy your IRC session!

B. For Windows Users

Coming at some point in the future.

C. In Conclusion

It is STRONGLY suggested you read the netiquette guides before you have your first irc session online. Once you have had one or more irc sessions you might like to find out more about IRC by browsing through the web pages at IRChelp.org.

IRC Programs

The program list below is by no means comprehensive but it provides links to stable programs for the beginner (AthenaIRC) and for power users (Ircle and Snak).

AthenaIRC

AthenaIRC is a simple to use and solid irc program that is equably suitable for the beginner and for those who do not have extensive irc requirements. AthenaIRC is also totally free and available for MacOS as well as OS X. Click on the AthenaIRC icon on the left to go to the home page to find out more. The Carbon version is for OS X and the final r1 is for MacOS. For a step by step guide on setting up AthenaIRC click here.

For AthenaIRC's home page just click on the AthenaIRC icon on the left.

3.0.0.Beta 4 Carbon

2.1.0 final r1

Ircle

Ircle has been around for many years and is a full featured irc program suitable for the irc veteran who wants all the irc capabilities and then some. It's been a long term favourite of #macintosh users and is throughly recommended. Ircle is trialware i.e. it has a 30 day trial period that requires you to register it if you wish to continue using it. The 68k version is for pre-PPC Macs, the Classic version is for PPC Macs running MacOS 7.5 - 9.2.1 and the Carbon version is for OS X users.

For Ircle's home page just click on the Ircle icon on the left.

Ircle 3.1f1 68k

Ircle Classic 3.1f1

Ircle Carbon 3.1f1

Snak

Although Snak hasn't been around as long as Ircle, it is another "industrial strength" irc program that has gained in popularity over the years. It is also a recommended program and is available for both MacOS and OS X. Snax is also trialware i.e. it has a 30 day trial period that requires you to register it if you wish to continue using it. Snax will only run on MacOS 9.x or greater is fully OS X compatible. Under MacOS 9.x you will also need to make sure you have CarbonLib 1.5 or later in your extensions folder.

For Snak's home page just click on the Snak icon on the left.

Snak 4.9.3

CarbonLib 1.5 or later

IRC Extras

Faces	The face file is a legacy from the legendary Homer irc program for the Macintosh that has been continued by Onno (the Ircle developer) for Ircle users. A user can have a "face" that other irc users can view and Onno has also extended it by enabling the inclusion of a much larger image such as a scan of a photo. After downloading the face file make sure you view the Read Me file on how to install the Face file. To learn how to make your own face click here.
Sounds
Scripts	Atomik (taj link)

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