IRC: Which client do you use?

[OlivierW]

I'm using hexchat, which is unfortunately deprecated. And I'm connected through my ZNC bouncer.

 

[penguinslayer]

For those using HexChat, are you concerned at all about potential security issues considering it's not being maintained? (and hasn't been for quite some time!) I'll admit, it is very easy to use.

 

[fernandel]

For those using HexChat, are you concerned at all about potential security issues considering it's not being maintained? (and hasn't been for quite some time!) I'll admit, it is very easy to use.

I do not using but possible. I think irssi is very good and as scottro said wheechat too.

 

[Phishfry]

For those using HexChat, are you concerned at all about potential security issues considering it's not being maintained?

No. Don't run as root. Run if a jail if you feel the need.

Its not like I live there. I ask question and wait for reply. usually 5 minutes every 3 months. Usually in u-boot and gpsd groups.

 

[kpedersen]

For those using HexChat, are you concerned at all about potential security issues considering it's not being maintained? (and hasn't been for quite some time!) I'll admit, it is very easy to use.

To be fair, irssi isn't exactly being churned with fixes / updates either.

IRC and the clients are pretty mature by now. Some software is just kinda "complete".

 

[msplsh]

IRC and the clients are pretty mature by now. Some software is just kinda "complete".

IRCv3 would like to disagree

 

[kpedersen]

IRCv3 would like to disagree

Perhaps, however:

1. We will all be dead, long before IRCv3 matters
2. As per the spec, even ancient clients must remain supported

Realistically what this means is that In space-year 3099, Microsoft Comic Chat will still remain viable. That really is a win for mankind.

 

[iRobbery]

Is anyone talking?

if you talk to me