Chat Programs
RC (Internet Relay Chat) allows many users on different systems at different
locations to converge into one "room" and have a discussion, similar to a
conference call or party line.IRC is used both for entertainment and serious discussion
purposes.

mIRC
Version Number: 5.61
Byte Size: 926.0 KB (948,224
bytes)
License: Shareware
Home Page: http://www.mirc.com
Also Available: Windows NT
Version
Description:mIRC is one of the
most popular IRC clients around. It automates all IRC transfers and connections and
incudes colored text, DCC, XDCC, file servers, and much more.
PIRCH98
Version Number: 1.0.1.1190
Byte Size: 1.7 MB (1,772,497
bytes)
License: Shareware
Home Page: http://www.pirchat.com/
Also Available: Windows NT
Version
Description:PIRCH98 is a well
implemented IRC client, offering all the popular IRC features and functions.
VIRC
97
Version Number: 1.10 DW4
Byte Size: 1.1 MB (1,122,231
bytes)
License: Freeware beta
Home Page: http://www.megalith.co.uk/virc/
Also Available: Windows NT
Version
Description: VIRC 97 is a new
concept in IRC. This program is totally integrated with the Win95 Shell. You are able to
drag files from the Explorer onto a nick to DCC, then send them the file. You are also
able to drag IRC servers onto the desktop for rapid connection to IRC. With a very
intuitive interface, VIRC is definitely one program to check out.
leafChat
Version Number: 1.51
Byte Size: 1.3 MB (1,360,942
bytes)
License: Shareware
Home Page: http://www.leafdigital.com/Software/leafChat/
Also Available: Windows NT
Version
Description: This is an
easy-to-use IRC program featuring a cute interface that has many features that are handy
while chatting with your acquaintances. It has a handy help file for new users, a C-like
scripting language to personalize your IRC fun, and the facility to develop plug-ins. View
image files as you download them!