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Reminder
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Remember to read Changes.txt frequently
for late-breaking and important information
Before reporting a bug, check the bottom of the
Todo.txt file for bugs that are already known.
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 Getting HydraIRC
Getting
HydraIRC couldn't be easier, just download the first item in the table below,
all the other files are optional extras.
Donations
Please remember that HydraIRC is created in my free time. If you would like me to spend more time writing HydraIRC then please make a donation!
Donated funds go towards such things as domain hosting, web hosting, pc
hardware and software, programming books, keeping a roof over my head,
putting food on my table, and maybe the odd Lego toy.

Notes
Don't forget to read the README.TXT file when you've downloaded it!
New users and users that are upgrading are advised to check out the CHANGES.TXT
files below while you're waiting for your download to complete - this contains
most of the current documentation.
To install HydraIRC, just download the HydraIRC.exe file, and double click it,
this will then run the installer.
Upgrading
If you're upgrading to a new version don't worry, all your settings are preserved!
Just install HydraIRC again and you'll see a tick-box becomes available in the
installer which reads "Preserve Settings", leave this ticked to preserve
your settings, or if you want to do a clean install then un-tick it.
If you're manually upgrading (without using the installer) then backup your
"profile_default.xml" file (and "HydraIRC.xml" if you've changed it manually),
unzip, then restore "profile_default.xml". (Both in the default "C:\Program Files\HydraIRC" folder)
Note
Don't be fooled by the low version number, HydraIRC is already 100% stable
and already very mature. The low number represents a percentage of the
features from my long feature list that are currently implemented.
Downloads
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Binaries
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HydraIRC.exe
[516017 downloads]
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12/December/2008 v0.3.165 - 1.03MB
Download and run this file to install HydraIRC.
Don't forget to read the ReadMe.txt and Changes.txt, even if you've
used HydraIRC before!
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HydraIRC.zip
[108793 downloads]
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This is the zip file distribution, for those that like to run HydraIRC
on a floppy disk ;)
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CHANGES.TXT
[53387 downloads]
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This text file details what I've been working on, sometimes I update
this file between releases of HydraIRC, so you can check this to see what
will be in the next version.
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TODO.TXT
[41629 downloads]
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The to-do list, check this before reporting bugs/missing
features.
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Soundpacks!
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HydraIRC-SoundPack-01-BeepsAndBlips.zip
[37157 downloads]
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Here's a highly-recommended little sound-pack that I've put together
for use with HydraIRC's sound notifications, unzip it to HydraIRC\sounds
and configure your notification prefs (Options/ Prefs/ Buddy Groups/ Notifications).
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HydraIRC Pimping!
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HydraIRC-CSTags-02.zip
[16514 downloads]
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This is a set of Counter-Strike Tags which can be sprayed on walls when
you're playing Counter-Strike. These are more new tasty chicks updated with the correct
website address. CS Players love em! Note: They work for CS:Condition Zero too.
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HydraIRC-CSTags-01.zip
[16771 downloads]
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This is a set of Counter-Strike Tags which can be sprayed on walls when
you're playing Counter-Strike. They'd basically pictures of tasty chicks
with guns and a little HydraIRC logo. Enjoy ;)
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SDKs and Source
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To get the SDK's and source, please read the
Source and Development page.
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Minimum System Requirements:
HydraIRC has been designed for use on Windows XP but also runs on Windows
98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows 2003. (Windows 95 and Windows NT are
not supported).
There is no real minimum specification, as HydraIRC consumes very little ram,
requires almost no CPU time and needs hardly any disk space!
HydraIRC runs best in 16 or 32bit display modes. (See the Advanced tab
of the Display Properties in the Windows Control Panel)
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