bIRC is a free open source multi-platform Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. It is designed to be simple, fast, and secure. It has a user-friendly graphical interface and allows users to chat with other users in real-time. It supports multiple IRC networks and has features like file transfers, chatroom auto-joining, and channel management. bIRC also has a built-in scripting engine that enables users to create custom scripts to automate their IRC activities. It supports various encryption methods, including SSL and TLS, to ensure secure communication. bIRC is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
Suspended Shout development stopped in early 2016 and was replaced by its official community fork: http://alternativeapp.info/software/the-lounge/. See https://github.com/erming/shout
Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 2.8.8, released in May 2010, can still be downloaded from the official website.