MIRC
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| Original author(s) | Khaled Mardam-Bey |
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| Developer(s) | mIRC Co. Ltd. |
| Initial release | February 28, 1995 |
| Stable release | 7.47 (January 18, 2017) |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | C/C++ |
| Operating system | Windows XP and later |
| Platform | IA-32 |
| Size | 2.4 MB |
| Type | IRC client |
| License | Proprietary/Nagware |
| Website | mirc |
mIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows, created in 1995 and developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey. It is a fully functional chat utility, and its integrated scripting language makes it extensible and versatile.
mIRC has been described as "one of the most popular IRC clients available for Windows." It has been downloaded over 40 million times from CNET's Download.com service. In 2003, Nielsen/NetRatings ranked mIRC among the top ten most popular Internet applications.
mIRC was created by Khaled Mardam-Bey (Arabic: خالد مردم بي), a British programmer of Palestinian and Syrian origin. He began developing the software in late 1994, and released its first version on February 28, 1995.
Mardam-Bey states that he decided to create mIRC because he felt the first IRC clients for Windows lacked some basic IRC features. He then continued developing it due to the challenge and the fact that people appreciated his work. The author states that its subsequent popularity allowed him to make a living out of mIRC. mIRC is shareware and requires payment for registration after the 30-day evaluation period.
The developer states that version 5.91 is the final one to support 16-bit Windows; 6.35 is the last to support Windows 95, NT 4.0, 98, and ME. The current version supports Windows XP and later.
mIRC has a number of distinguishing features. One is its scripting language which is further developed with each version. The scripting language can be used to make minor changes to the program like custom commands (aliases), but can also be used to completely alter the behavior and appearance of mIRC. Another claimed feature is mIRC's file sharing abilities, via the DCC protocol, featuring a built-in file server.
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