Okay, by request, this is the new How To for IRC. I went to www.mirc.com and downloaded the latest client so the pictures will look identical to your setup. Download mirc is the 2nd link on the left of the main page.

I tried to number the steps for ease of reading and the pictures are plenty large so there shouldn't be any confusion here.

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This should be sufficient enough to get you setup once in a "Set it and forget it" kinda way. I asked Yiorgos to take screens for mac users if needed as well. Still holding off on chat day, but there's usually someone on during the week. About 6 or 7 in there now. Any more questions or clarification needed.. you know what to do.. ask and ye shall receive.