WSIRC14a.zip completely replaces WSIRC14.ZIP.

SITES:

USA: cs.bu.edu (wsirc14a.zip)
USA: winftp.cica.indiana.edu (wsirc14a.zip)
USA: ftp.undernet.org (wsirc14a.zip)
EUR: ftp.demon.co.uk (wsirc14a.zip)
SIN: use CICA mirror directory
COMPUSERVE: INETFORUM, TELECOM, WUGNET (WSIRC.ZIP)


UPDATE RELEASE:

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


NEW FEATURES:

None, this is a minor update.


KNOWN PROBLEMS:

None, so far.


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 1.14a-S).
FREEWARE (WSIRC 1.14a-G).
REGISTERED (WSIRC 1.14a-R).
SITE LICENSE (WSIRC 1.14a-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
