WSIRC14b.zip completely replaces WSIRC14.ZIP.

SITES:

USA: cs-ftp.bu.edu (wsirc14b.zip)
USA: winftp.cica.indiana.edu (wsirc14b.zip)
USA: ftp.undernet.org (wsirc14b.zip)
EUR: ftp.demon.co.uk (wsirc14b.zip)
SIN: use CICA mirror directory
COMPUSERVE: INETFORUM, TELECOM, WUGNET (WSIRC.ZIP)


UPDATE RELEASE:

This is a minor bug fix update, you can now use IP addresses as the server
name. Minor bug with voice/moderated user mode display has been corrected.
MOP/MDEOP has been corrected, it was previously not taking into account
the 4 nicks per mode command. ADEOP command bug has been fixed.

CTCP VERSION has been turned back on, CTCP OFF does not affect it.


NEW FEATURES:

The help file now contains a WSIRC tutorial. SERVERS.TXT contains full
server list, please read it first before sending me email.

ACONNECT - Toggles automatic connect on startup ON/OFF,
CKICK    - Channel Kick,
CDKICK   - Channel DKick,
DISC     - Can now be issued from Channel Window,
FONT     - Server Messages Window is used as default font for new Window,
LEAVE    - Has been fixed for compatibility,
MKICK    - Multiple nickname Kick,
MDKICK   - Multiple nickname DKick,
NAMES    - Now provided for compatibility,
SERVER   - Now provided for compatibility,


KNOWN PROBLEMS:

Problems displaying toolbar buttons when run with PCTools or any desktop
shell program that modifies the default Windows behaviour (new Window
buttons, customized max-min buttons, etc). Please note that this is not
a problem with WSIRC but with the desktop shell that makes use of undocmented
Windows calls or modifies the default Windows message processing behaviour.


DESCRIPTION:

WSIRC is a Windows client for the Internet Relay Chat network. It allows
Internet users to chat electronically with each other using IRC servers.

The advantage is that users worldwide can access the IRC network and
converse with users worldwide.

WSIRC is a Windows Sockets 1.1 compliant application and has been tested
with NetManage's and Trumpet's WINSOCK.DLL tcp/ip protocol stack.

A WSIRC IRC server is currently under construction to provide video, audio,
raw data as well as the currently supported text data.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

WINSOCK.DLL must be present.  WINSOCK.DLL is provided as part of your
networking software. It is not part of WSIRC.  A number of shareware versions
exist. Of note is Peter Tattam's $20 shareware WINSOCK.DLL available from a
number of ftp sites.  A book called Windows Internet Tour Guide includes a
sampler version of Netmanage's Chameleon (version 3.11) for $25.- it's a very
good book for Internet beginners. Explains SLIP/PPP setup, mail, ping, news,
ftp, telnet, mailing lists, etc.


SPECIAL NOTES:

There are 4 versions available:

SHAREWARE (WSIRC 1.14b-S).
FREEWARE (WSIRC 1.14b-G).
REGISTERED (WSIRC 1.14b-R).
SITE LICENSE (WSIRC 1.14b-L).

Only the Shareware and Freeware versions may be distributed, if you see a 
Registered version being distributed please email me.

The SITE LICENSE version allows unlimited users on a LAN each with a private
WSIRC.INI file.

Please note that I created WSIRC for my own personal enjoyment as a hobby.
It is not meant to be a money-making venture although I don't mind financial
recognition for it.  In the spirit of cooperation within the Internet I have
included a FREEWARE version for use by anybody that simply won't or can't
purchase a licensed registered copy.  Funds received from registration will
go towards further development of WSIRC. The future includes images, sound
and video in both client and server versions.

International users, please note that you can download an international
version of BWCCxxxx.DLL from FTP.BORLAND.COM if your Windows installation
displays a missing BWCCxxxx.DLL message box due to an International language
Windows intallation.


COPYRIGHT:

Copyright 1994 by Caesar M Samsi. Permission is granted to distribute the
complete FREEWARE and SHAREWARE versions only.


REGISTRATION:

Please note that you are *free* to use the FREEWARE version, you can use
the FREEWARE version on your TCP/IP LAN if you wish. Try the program
out for a few weeks before registering it. Internet Service Providers may
be provided with a special discount if registrations are done in groups.

Individual use: US$  39.95 ( 1 Disk, 1 Manual )
Site license:   US$ 449.95 ( 20 Disks, 20 Manuals )

Minor bug and feature updates are free (e.g. 1.13 to 1.14 update). Major 
version updates are at minimal cost to registered users.


EMAIL:

csamsi@clark.net, 72030.562@compuserve.com