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To '''Mirc''' είναι ένα διάσημο πρόγραμμα τελικού χρήστη, που δουλεύει πάνω στο σύστημα ηλεκτρονικής συνδιάλεξης [[IRC]].
==Δείτε επίσης==
*[[IRC]]
*[[Διαδικτυακό ρομπότ]]
==Εξωτερικοί σύνδεσμοι==
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'''mIRC''' is a [[shareware]] [[Internet Relay Chat]] [[Client (computing)|client]] for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], created in 1995 and developed by [[Khaled Mardam-Bey]]. Although it is a fully functional chat utility, its [[mIRC script|integrated scripting language]] makes it extensible and versatile.
mIRC is very popular, having been downloaded almost nine million times from CNET's [[download.com]] service as of March 2007<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.download.com/mIRC/3000-2150_4-10504656.html?tag=lst-0-1|title=mIRC|work=Download.com|accessdate=2007-04-16}}</ref>. [http://www.internetnews.com/stats/article.php/3096631 Nielsen Net Rankings] also ranked mIRC among the top 10 most popular Internet applications in 2003. Because of its popularity, some users mistakenly conflate the mIRC client with the IRC protocol, thinking they are connecting to a "mIRC server" or joining a "mIRC channel"{{Fact|date=March 2007}}.
It is unknown if the "m" in mIRC stands for anything—Khaled's personal FAQ explains that "it quite possibly stands for 'moo', or perhaps even [[Mu (negative)|MU]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirc.com/khaled/faq.html|title=Khaled's Nutshell|accessdate=2007-04-16}}</ref>
== Main features ==
mIRC has a number of features that set it apart from other IRC clients. One of the more obvious differences is its own advanced scripting language (see below) 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 behaviour and appearance of mIRC. It also enables people to delete and modify files on their computers which has also led to a number of abuse scripts being made. Perhaps one of the more prominent examples of abuse was a $decode 'virus'. However, this led to changes being made in version 6.17 so $decode is now disabled by default and various other features which can be considered 'dangerous' are able to be locked.
Another widely used feature is mIRC's file sharing abilities, via the [[Direct Client-to-Client|DCC]] protocol. It also has a built in file server. However this is rather crude and those who use mIRC for downloading [[warez]] will often use specialised scripts which simplify the use of [[XDCC]] bots and file sharing in general. Such usage of mIRC is often frowned upon by those who wish it to be used as a chat client. For example some scripting websites will not accept mass file sharing scripts and the official mIRC message board does not offer support for it.[http://trout.snt.utwente.nl/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3413]
Over the years various other features that have often been suggested by users have been incorporated. This includes support for multiple server connections, [[SSL]], [[UTF-8]] support and an option to view channels and notify lists in a treebar format rather than the default switchbar. mIRC is still in active development but it is very rarely announced what features will be introduced in the future.
== mIRC scripting ==
{{main|mIRC Scripting Language}}
With mIRC Scripting one can cause a client to process certain tasks in response to specific events.
mIRC scripting is not limited to IRC related events and commands. There is also support for [[Component Object Model|COM objects]], calling [[Dynamic-link library|DLLs]], [[Internet_socket|sockets]] and [[Dialog_box|dialog boxes]], amongst other things. This allows the client to be used in a variety of ways beyond chatting, such as:
* [[IRC bot]]
* Media player ([[MP3]], [[MIDI]], [[WAV]])
* Web [[HTML]] [[parsing|parser]] (often for retrieving search results or headlines)
* Game platform (these games are called [[mIRC game]]s)
== ''Slap!'' function ==
A famous feature associated with mIRC (even though it predates the client by some time) is the ability to "slap" another user by right-clicking the target's nickname. This results in the line of text "''X'' slaps ''Y'' around a bit with a large [[trout]]" where ''X'' is the person performing the action and ''Y'' is the nickname of the selected target. The use of "''a large trout''" is thought to be a reference to [[Monty Python]]'s sketch [[The Fish-Slapping Dance]]{{Fact|date=March 2007}}. The "slap" has no function beyond the message itself, which is merely an execution of the <code>/action</code> command in mIRC. Users can add their own actions using the <code>/action</code> command or remove the pre-existing slap action by editing mIRC's default script.
==[[Easter egg (virtual)|Easter Eggs]]==
*Clicking Khaled's nose in the About dialog produces a squeaky sound. Clicking anywhere else will open the mIRC webpage.
*Typing <code>/xyzzy</code> will return the message "Nothing happens". This is a reference to [[Colossal_Cave_Adventure#xyzzy|Colossal Cave Adventure]].
*Typing "Arnie" with the About dialog opened will change Khaled's image into a picture of mIRC's mascot<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirc.com/khaled/set1.html|title=Khaled's Nutshell|accessdate=2007-04-16}}</ref>.
*Right clicking anywhere in the About dialog will create a bouncing pixel above the mIRC word.
*Left clicking the mIRC logo in the About dialog will change it back to the older mIRC logo.
*Right clicking the About icon in the toolbar will create a smiley face inside it.
== Criticism ==
* mIRC scripting allows troublemakers to dupe naive users into running [[malicious software|malicious code]] merely by typing things in the chat window (for example, entering lines beginning with <code>//write $decode()</code>. Since version 6.17 this is disabled by default, and various other commands considered dangerous can be locked in mIRC options.
* mIRC-style text decorations and colors are not part of the IRC standard, and thus require special parsing and treatment by other IRC clients to avoid garbage characters infringing upon readability. In addition, the IRC color format is ambiguous and follows no common standard, which is a severe drawback for other coders trying to implement the system<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ircle.com/colorfaq.shtml|title=Color FAQ|accessdate=2007-04-16}}</ref>.
* mIRC supports '''bold''' and <u>underline</u> text formatting, but lacks support for ''italic'' formatting.
* mIRC does not support native [[IPv6]].
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.mirc.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.mirc.com/khaled Official website of mIRC's author]
*[http://wi-fizzle.com/mircdocs/ mIRC Online Manual] — documentation in single-page HTML format
*[http://www.mirc.net/ mirc.net]
*[http://www.sohbetmirc.net Turkce mIRC]
*[http://www.mircscripts.com/ mircscripts.com]
*[http://www.mircscripts.org/ mircscripts.org]
*[http://users.skynet.be/jaguar/mircv6.html mircv6loader] — IPv6 support library for mIRC
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