IRCplus is an Internet Relay-Chat Server for the Windows platform. The software will allow IRC clients such as mIRC, Pirch, MS Chat, WebTV Chat and others, connect to your computer.
Supported platforms are Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4 (SP3 or above), 2000 and XP
IRCplus 2000 is a complete re-write over previous versions. It provides better scalability, performance, compatibility and a rich experience.
Whats new in this version:
+ Channel Caps
+ Channel Lag
+ Channel Rate
+ Classes can now select only connections with a Reverse DNS
+ Improvements to IRC Operator privileges (see below)
+ Proxy / Firewall support for Remote Control
+ Server Link Wizard
+ TCP/IP Port Scanner detects HTTP Proxys
+ Bug fixes
Whats new in previous versions:
+ Attack Protection
+ Audit and Transcript search
+ Channel Member Peak stored in channel PROP information
+ Class masks now support <userid>@<hostname>[$<localaddress>][:<serverport>]
+ Class separation
+ Command 'CIP' now supports CIP {<NEWHOST>|<NICK> <NEWHOST>}
+ Connection Throttling
+ CPU usage history (Windows 2000 only)
+ Custom modes for Operators
+ Custom port action for Port Scanner
+ Extra winsock options
+ Heavy load restrictions (Windows 2000 only)
+ Improvements to Winsock interface
+ Message Delays option in Classes
+ Nickname Tracking
+ NT Service Improvements
+ Server is IRC only option now disables the ISIRCX and IRCX command
+ Server to Server Linking Improvements
+ ServOp IRC Operators option
+ Single line mode change option
+ Start and Stop connect times in classes
+ Support for IRCX extended channels (%#, %& and %+ prefixes)
+ Support for systems with multiple NIC cards
+ Supports multi-binding IP Addresses
+ TCP/IP Port Scanner
+ User mode Readable Text (R) added
+ WALLCHOPS 'NOTICE [.|@]<channel>'
Main Features:
+ Advanced Security Protection
+ Audit and Transcripts Logging
+ Change Server Messages
+ Client Connection Classes
+ IP Masking & Ident Lookups
+ IRCX Fully Supported
+ Memorandum Services
+ Message Content Filtering
+ Multiple Binding TCP/IP Ports
+ News Flash Broadcasting
+ Nickname and Channel Registrations
+ Restricted Channel and Nicknames
+ Server to Server linking
+ Support for channel modes +eI (channel Except and Invite lists)
+A channel under the control of local administrator
+C clear channel access on empty
+E echo messages back to source
+F filter message content
+K cannot change channel passwords
+L show channel in list when empty
+M server operators only
+P permanent channel
+T transcript flag
+I invite flag
User Modes Supported:
+a administrator flag
+c view local connections
+d invisible on channels
+e does not wish to send or receive DCC
+f exempt from flood protection
+g global operator flag
+h help operator flag
+i invisible flag
+k view kills and unauthorized connections
+o IRC operator flag
+p does not wish to send or receive CTCP
+q system manager flag
+r restricted connection
+s view server messages
+t view command usage
+u system operator flag
+w view wallops messages
+x service agent
+y view whois and kick attempts
+z gag flag
+A administrator anonymous flag
+C perfers to speak in chinese
+E perfers to speak in english
+F perfers to speak in french
+G perfers to speak in german
+I perfers to speak in italian
+L filter incoming messages
+P perfers to speak in portuguese
+R readable text
+S perfers to speak in spanish
IRC Operators:
+ Administrator (Admin) - Full access to Server and Remote Administration
+ Global Operator (GlobOp) - Same as below with access to connect and disconnect servers on the network
+ System Manager (SysMgr) - Same as below but with OWNER access to all channels and able to register nickname and channels
+ System Operator (SysOp) - Same as below with HOST access to all channels
+ IRC Operator (IRCop) - Same as below and access to fnick, gag, kill, kline, move and shun
+ Help Operator (HelpOp) - Access to wallops, able to receive server messages and help messages from users
Note: Server Operators cannot be killed, server banned and kicked or demoted on channels unless a Server Operator with the same or higher level is performing this action.