mIRC is a popular Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client program for Windows. An acronym standing for 'mIRC Internet Relay Chat'.
Acronym created by combining 'mIRC' (the program name) with 'Internet Relay Chat'. Developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey in 1995, it became one of the most widely used IRC clients during the early internet era.
mIRC was a cornerstone of early internet culture, enabling real-time text conversations in chat rooms before instant messaging became mainstream. Its scripting capabilities allowed users to create bots and automated responses, making it a playground for early internet programmers and hackers.
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