New in v2.0: New icons and event matching options, graphical smilies, Windows XP themes support, irc:// URL association, new installer, "perform on connect" setting, new color schemes and default colors, event mask wizard for easier scripting; Release Notes Upgrade Meter: 5
New in v2.0pre11: Update checking, automatic reconnection, scripting updates, tray icon chat, and a variety of minor changes and bug fixes; Release Notes Upgrade Meter: 3
New in v2.0pre9: Firewall DCC support, new user setup wizard, ^K color palette, many scripting updates, SimpleChat script, multiple scripts to load, /list and /who windows, and a variety of minor changes and bug fixes; Release Notes Upgrade Meter: 3
New in v2.0pre8: "Biggest update yet", with customizable toolbars, whiteboard, toggleable timestamps, persistent DLL support, syntax highlighting, menu bitmaps, 24-bit color codes, and a variety of minor changes and bug fixes; Release Notes Upgrade Meter: 3
New in v2.0 Pre-Release: A complete re-write of ViRC from the ground up (engine based on BIRC); new features include auto connect to servers on startup, script editor, wallpaper support (with "continuous backgrounds"), new tab bar, DDE server, mouse wheel support, DNS reverse lookup, URL matching, DCC IP address and port range settings (for firewalls/NAT), DLL calls (compatible with mIRC), channel control dialog, built-in timers, text scroller updates, various bug fixes; Release Notes Upgrade Meter: 3
Pros: Quick and easy to use; powerful features, including real-time audio/video support
Cons: Could be more intuitive for new users , some features could be improved
