X-Chat 2 for Windows is a popular IRC chat client that allows users to easily connect to IRC servers and chat with other users. It is a feature-rich chat program that provides users with an intuitive, user-friendly graphical interface. With X-Chat 2 for Windows, users can join multiple IRC channels simultaneously, view and post text messages, and conduct private conversations with other users. The software also supports the use of plug-ins for enhanced customization, such as the ability to automatically join channels when a user logs in, and to display images, text, and other media in the chat window. X-Chat 2 for Windows also allows users to customize the look and feel of their chat environment with themes, fonts, and colors.
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 Not maintained since 2008
Discontinued The program is no longer updated.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.