Default User <hunguponcontent@gmail.com> writes: > :( > > Well, it seems that hexchat is being discontinued. > IMHO, it is/was the only IRC client that was actually usable. > > Any recommendations for a GOOD alternative? > > You could try Pidgin. It's in the Debian repo. It has various protocols of which irc is just one. It's a bit confusing because you have to go to the 'buddy' menu to join an irc channel.