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XiRCON
	Xircon 1.0B4 running Kano 15b8 w/ conio theme loaded on Windows XP.
Original author(s)	Mark Hanson
Initial release	1996
Stable release	1.0B4 (August 10, 1997; 27 years ago) [±]
Written in	C++/Object Windows Library, scripted with Tcl
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Platform	x86
Available in	English
Type	IRC client

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XiRCON is a Tcl-scripted IRC client for Microsoft Windows. It was developed by Mark Hanson, a software developer, and considered at one time a strong rival to mIRC.^[1] Development ceased in 1997 upon release of version 1.0 Beta 4. Despite this XiRCON fielded a steadily growing community based around the popular Kano script. As mIRC progressed it started to include XiRCON features such as multi-server support and visual themes. XiRCON's remaining userbase began to dwindle as mIRC became more stable and popular scripts comparable to Kano were released. A very small community still keeps the program alive via moderating the official IRC channel, #XiRCON on EFnet.

An attempt was made to clone XiRCON^[2] by David Gravereaux, who was also the author of the Falcon extension^[3] for XiRCON, but has yet to complete it. David also made a hack^[4] for XiRCON that allowed it to use any Tcl core v8.1 or higher.

External links

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Kano Website
Gecko's FTP site with lots of stuff

References

^ Heacox, Nancy J. (2004-05-13). "Real-time Online Communications: 'Chat' Use in Navy Operations" (pdf). San Diego, California: SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego: 6–7. Retrieved 2009-06-07. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^ "XiRCON-II". Retrieved 2008-02-09.
^ "Falcon extension for XiRCON". Retrieved 2008-02-09.
^ "XiRCON Tcl 8.1+ hack". Retrieved 2008-02-09.

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[1] Heacox, Nancy J. (2004-05-13). "Real-time Online Communications: 'Chat' Use in Navy Operations" (pdf). San Diego, California: SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego: 6–7. Retrieved 2009-06-07. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

[2] "XiRCON-II". Retrieved 2008-02-09.

[3] "Falcon extension for XiRCON". Retrieved 2008-02-09.

[4] "XiRCON Tcl 8.1+ hack". Retrieved 2008-02-09.

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+| name                   = XiRCON
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+| screenshot             = [[Image:Xircon.png|200px]]
-|caption                    = Xircon 1.0B4 running Kano 15b8 w/ conio theme loaded on Windows XP.
+| caption                = Xircon 1.0B4 running Kano 15b8 w/ conio theme loaded on Windows XP.
-|author                     = Mark Hanson
+| author                 = Mark Hanson
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+| developer              =
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+| released               = {{Start date|1996}}
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+| frequently updated     = yes<!-- Release version update? Don't edit this page, just click on the version number! -->
+| programming language   = [[C++]]/[[Object Windows Library]], scripted with [[Tcl]]
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-|programming language       = [[C++]]/[[Object Windows Library]], scripted with [[Tcl]]
+| operating system       = [[Microsoft Windows]]
-|operating system           = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
+| platform               = [[x86]]
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+| size                   =
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+| language               = English
-|language                   = English
+| status                 = Unmaintained
-|status                     = Unmaintained
+| genre                  = [[IRC client]]
-|genre                      = [[IRC client]]
+| license                =
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+| website                =
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 }}
-'''XiRCON''' is a [[Tcl]]-scripted [[IRC client]] for [[Microsoft Windows]]. It was developed by Mark Hanson, a software developer, and considered at one time a strong rival to [[mIRC]].{{Fact|date=June 2009}} Development ceased in 1997 upon release of version 1.0 [[Beta software|Beta]] 4. Despite this XiRCON fielded a steadily growing [[community]] based around the popular [[kano.tcl|Kano script]]. As mIRC progressed it started to include XiRCON features such as multi-server support and visual themes. XiRCON's remaining userbase began to dwindle as mIRC became more stable and popular [[Internet Relay Chat script|scripts]] comparable to Kano were released. A very small community still keeps the program alive via moderating the official IRC channel, #XiRCON on [[EFnet]].
+'''XiRCON''' is a [[Tcl]]-scripted [[IRC client]] for [[Microsoft Windows]]. It was developed by Mark Hanson, a software developer, and considered at one time a strong rival to [[mIRC]].<ref>{{cite journal
-An attempt was made to clone XiRCON<ref>{{cite web|title=XiRCON-II|url=http://wiki.tcl.tk/XiRCON-II|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> by David Gravereaux, who was also the author of the Falcon extension<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcon extension for XiRCON|url=http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=1616&package_id=2093|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> for XiRCON, but has yet to complete it.  David also made a '''hack'''<ref>{{cite web|title=XiRCON Tcl 8.1+ hack|url=http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=1616&package_id=27045|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> for XiRCON that allowed it to use any [[Tcl]] core v8.1 or higher.
+| last        = Heacox
+| first       = Nancy J.
+| coauthors   = Moore, Ronald A.; Morrison, Jeffrey G.; Yturralde, Rey F.
+| date        = 2004-05-13
+| title       = Real-time Online Communications: 'Chat' Use in Navy Operations
+| pages       = 6{{ndash}} 7
+| publisher   = [[SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego]]
+| location    = [[San Diego, California]]
+| url         = http://www.dodccrp.org/events/2004_CCRTS/CD/papers/086.pdf
+| format      = pdf
+| accessdate  = 2009-06-07
+}}</ref> Development ceased in 1997 upon release of version 1.0 [[Beta software|Beta]] 4. Despite this XiRCON fielded a steadily growing [[community]] based around the popular [[kano.tcl|Kano script]]. As mIRC progressed it started to include XiRCON features such as multi-server support and visual themes. XiRCON's remaining userbase began to dwindle as mIRC became more stable and popular [[Internet Relay Chat script|scripts]] comparable to Kano were released. A very small community still keeps the program alive via moderating the official IRC channel, #XiRCON on [[EFnet]].
+An attempt was made to clone XiRCON<ref>{{cite web|title=XiRCON-II|url=http://wiki.tcl.tk/XiRCON-II|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> by David Gravereaux, who was also the author of the Falcon extension<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcon extension for XiRCON|url=http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=1616&package_id=2093|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> for XiRCON, but has yet to complete it. David also made a ''hack''<ref>{{cite web|title=XiRCON Tcl 8.1+ hack|url=http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=1616&package_id=27045|accessdate=2008-02-09}}</ref> for XiRCON that allowed it to use any [[Tcl]] core v8.1 or higher.
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