mIRC veteran switching to Hexchat (Plugin/Addon issues.)
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[deleted] · 2015-02-07 02:01

I've been using mIRC for fifteen years or so, and I'm switching to
Hexchat. Main reason being that since I have a new computer, I ought
to try some things out. Secondly, it's nice to get away from mIRC in
general.

However, I'm having two (so far) concerns with Hexchat.

1. I cannot get python scripts to work. The documentation mentions the
python plugin, but the download page simply gives the python install
for my computer. I'm not the most programming savvy, but I was
expecting something for Hexchat itself. The fact that when I try to
load the python script, Hexchat tells me I need the plugin, even
though I've installed python, I'm clearly doing something wrong.

2. Everything says that the System Information/sysinfo addon comes
with Hexchat, however, all I have it the Update checker. (I am using
the x86 version since the x64 was crashing on running.) I wanted this
addon, but I can't seem to find it as a standalone either.

I'm on Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, it's a relatively fresh install
with very few programs that may be conflicting. I can hopefully answer
any questions that come up, and thanks in advance for any assistance.

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TwiztedZero · 2015-02-07 02:27

I suggest simply keeping both. That is if you tend to be a chanop from
time to time.  However, if you're higher up in the chain with an
O-line , mIRC certainly can handle the flags better than Hexchat. Just
to FYI.