leetIRC for DOS v1.1 final (freeware by Mike Chambers)
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Compiled: 12/16/2006

ABOUT
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leetIRC is a DOS IRC client written in QuickBASIC. I made this because all DOS IRC clients
that I've tried in the past are severely lacking in features and ease of use. I am a
vintage computer hobbyist and also addicted to IRC chatting, so I chat from older
machines often.


USAGE
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I've tried to make leetIRC as easy to use as possible, so you should not experience any
real problems using it. The first time you run it (or if the LEETIRC.INI file has been
deleted) you will be asked a few simple configuration questions such as what you would
like to use as a default nickname, default user line, the TCPDRV interrupt value, and
what filename you would like to use for chat logging. (Although you are asked for a
file name, IRC logging is not enabled by default. You can toggle it on and off from
the Options drop down menu.)

Also, you can reconfigure leetIRC at any time by launching the program with the
command line option /CONFIG

Once leetIRC is configured, the commands and syntax are more or less the same as if you
were using mIRC for Windows. If you are unfamiliar with mIRC, or are otherwise having
usage difficulties, you can type /HELP at any time inside the client to display a full
command list.

You can also get extended help on any of the commands by typing /HELP followed by the
name of the command.

IMPORTANT: You must load a packet driver for your network card or dial-up connection,
and then the NTCPDRV.EXE program before launching leetIRC. (NTCPDRV.EXE is included in
this distribution, but you'll need to find a specific packet driver for your network
card on your own. A good place to look is http://www.crynwr.com/drivers )


CHANGE LOG
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12/16/2006: v1.1 (current)
	- Added server directory list dialog box.
	- Fixed bug that causes "Out of String Space" error when an incoming
	  message is too long.

12/14/2006: v1.0
	- Original release.

HOME PAGE
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You can always find the latest version of leetIRC at http://www.rubbermallet.org


CONTACT ME
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You can e-mail me at half_eaten@yahoo.com with comments and/or bug reports. I would
love to hear from anybody who enjoys my client, so don't be shy about simply dropping
me a note for no reason! :)