IRC is a chat protocol that can be used for group discussions or one-on-one communication. Users make contact with each other via channels (channels) which are usually dedicated to a particular topic.
In the 90's it was IRC is a very popular communication method. Today it is still mainly used by specific groups, such as gamers and software developers. To be able to chat via IRC you have an IRC client such as HexChat necessary.
HexChat is a free IRC client for computers running on Windows or Linux. HexChat is based on XChat. That software is open source, but since 2004 must be for the Windows version of the program have to be paid. Developers then have this software developed under this new name, free remains for Windows users.
The program offers the opportunity to make contact with different IRC channels at the same time. You can both public and one-on-one conversations.
HexChat has the following characteristics:
HexChat screenshots
You can free download HexChat 32, 64 bit and safe install the latest trial or new full version for Windows 10 from the official site.