mIRC 7.43 Released
reddit / irc

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iamanalterror · 2015-08-04 00:36

No! mIRC is [harmful, non-libre
software](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/categories.en.html)! Do not
use it!

Use Hexchat or similar software that [protects your
freedoms](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html). Hexchat is
still a fantastic IRC client.

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NeedAGoodUsername · 2015-08-04 04:19

Just because mIRC is proprietary doesn't make it bad. If the user
enjoys and likes the client, where is the harm?

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iamanalterror · 2015-08-04 04:38

Well, you have to pay for mIRC anyway, or use a trial version with
less features IIRC (or pirate it).

It's less effort to use HexChat, unless you develop scripts for mIRC.

Also,

>Just because mIRC is proprietary doesn't make it bad.

[Yes, it does.](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/why-free.en.html)

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NeedAGoodUsername · 2015-08-04 04:42

> Well, you have to pay for mIRC anyway,

And? I don't mind paying a one time payment of £10 for a client I've
used every day for the last 4-5 years.

I've yet to find a client that copies all of the features I like in
mIRC.

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iamanalterror · 2015-08-04 06:53

>I've yet to find a client that copies all of the features I like in
mIRC.

Lies. I bet all the features you use and love are easily available in
other clients.

But fine, do go ahead and use mIRC. I mean, there's nothing wrong with
using something [you don't own and are under a restrictive user
agreement for](http://www.mirc.com/eula.html), I guess.

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[deleted] · 2015-08-04 14:43

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derfy2 · 2015-08-04 15:40

"Hey man, you can't, like, *own*, software man!"

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iamanalterror · 2015-08-16 02:40

You're more than welcome to own software.

You shouldn't restrict peoples' freedoms when they use it, though.
They should be allowed to view, modify and distribute the source code
and/or software without a draconian license agreement.