Suggestions on IRC client?

[aalnydara]

So the last time I was actively using IRC was almost a decade ago (late nights, bot scripting, etc.). Back then, I was using mIRC which I know is still available. I also use Trillian Pro which I know also has an IRC client built-in.

What I'm looking for now is a really simple, lightweight client (for Windows). No frills, no scripting. If possible, no "installation" needed, just run the app from wherever you unzipped it. Something that I could feasibly throw on a keychain and take with me wherever.

I'd love to hear anyone's suggestions.

Thanks,
Aalny

[Deleynah]

All clients have some kind of scripting enabled.

The best and most used is still mIRC, but if you have Trillian, that is probably the most light-weight

[aalnydara]

My bad. I meant, no scripting needed....not necessarily that it can't have scripting support. Any other suggestions? =)

[aalnydara]

So admittedly, I made this post before I actually did a google search for what I was looking for expecting to read results to the post as I was doing my own research. One of the first hits I got was:
http://www.ircreviews.org/clients/platforms-windows.html

And the first client on the list, 0irc looks pretty close to what I'm looking for. I'll probably try a few different ones out. But I'll still take any suggestions from other people about the client they like the best.

[Cairenn]

I personally am using Gaim, as it works the same as Trillian (multiple IM clients supported). For IRC it has a couple things I prefer over Trillian and it has the added advantage of being Free. Trillian is still really nice though, no question.

[Amafi]

I'm using xchat myself.
Stable,free,and reliable.

If you just want something to quickly jump into irc once in a while and use FireFox you might want to get the chatzilla irc addon.

[robodude666]

Originally Posted by aalnydara So the last time I was actively using IRC was almost a decade ago (late nights, bot scripting, etc.). Back then, I was using mIRC which I know is still available. I also use Trillian Pro which I know also has an IRC client built-in. What I'm looking for now is a really simple, lightweight client (for Windows). No frills, no scripting. If possible, no "installation" needed, just run the app from wherever you unzipped it. Something that I could feasibly throw on a keychain and take with me wherever. I'd love to hear anyone's suggestions. Thanks, Aalny

the trillian IRCs are not so good. I use it because im too lazy to get something else... there are tons of them out there. xchat is good i hear. and so is mirc but i dont think its free.

just get xchat.