ClicksAndWhistles

ClicksAndWhistles is an IRC client that you can use to talk to other individuals from all over the world.

The interface of the application is familiar and simple to use. All you have to do is select a nickname and choose one of the numerous servers from a list, in order to connect.

You can choose a channel or create your own one, as well as create and organize a favorites list.

You can open a new console, manage identities and servers, use the undo function, as well as view contacts, connection explorer and monitor, a format bar, and others.

Plus, you can add new contacts, create an ignore list with other user names, as well as edit notification, highlight, auto-op, auto-voice and auto-ban/kick lists.

Moreover, you can manage macros, keywords, emoticons and plugins, as well as change program settings when it comes to the interface theme, format and windows (e.g. enable to remember a window's size and position).

But you can also configure connection settings (e.g. enable auto-reconnect, reconnect to the same server), along with options for messages, logging (e.g. enable server log and archiving) and others (e.g. set a quit message, display timestamps, enable flood prevention).

The application takes up a very low amount of system resources, includes an online FAQ page and supports keyboard shortcuts. No errors have popped up during our tests and ClicksAndWhistles' response time is very good.

It may take a while for the channel list to load because it's quite large and during this time you cannot make other commands. Otherwise, we strongly recommend ClicksAndWhistles, whether users are already accustomed to the IRC environment or not.