XiRCON

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XiRCON
Original authorMark Hanson
Initial release1996 (1996)
Final release1.0B4 (August 10, 1997; 28 years ago (1997-08-10)) [±]
Repository
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Written inBorland C++/Object Windows Library, scripted with Tcl[1]
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    Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
    Platformx86
    Available inEnglish
    TypeIRC client
    LicenseFreeware[2]

    XiRCON is a discontinued freeware IRC client for Microsoft Windows.[1] After TCP/IP was added to Windows, XiRCON was one of the most popular IRC clients on the platform.[3] The XiRCON client was used for a number of fields, such as library helpdesk,[4] genealogy,[5] and US Naval command.[6] Author Mark Hanson ceased development in 1997.[7]

    Adoption

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    Due to its graphical user interface and ease of use, XiRCON is a suggested client in Learn Internet Relay Chat, Volume 1 (Toyer, 1998).[8] The client received a four-star rating "(better than most, very solid)" from IRCReviews.com, which summarized, "An IRC client that appeals to users of all skill levels."[9] With the proliferation of mIRC computer worms, Steal this Computer Book 4.0 recommended switching to competing IRC clients like XiRCON.[10]

    U.S. Navy

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    XiRCON was approved for military use, and in the US Navy it was more popular than mIRC.[6] In an effort to evaluate how real-time communications boost productivity in US Military command, a 2004 paper by Pacific Science & Engineering Group estimated that 28-50% of command groups used XiRCON.[6]

    Post-discontinuation

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    After its discontinuation, XiRCON fielded a steadily growing community based around the Kano script, among others. As mIRC progressed it started to include XiRCON features such as multi-server support and visual themes. XiRCON's remaining userbase began to dwindle as mIRC became more stable and popular scripts comparable to Kano were released. A very small community still keeps the program alive via moderating the official IRC channel, #XiRCON on EFnet.

    An attempt was made to clone XiRCON[11] by David Gravereaux, who was also the author of the Falcon extension[12] for XiRCON, but has yet to complete it. Gravereaux also wrote a "hack" for XiRCON that allowed it to use any Tcl core v8.1 or higher.[13]

    References

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