You basically have two options

1] run a bot on a mIRC copy running on your system.
+: it's free
-: you need a 24/7 connection
2] run a eggdrop off a shell
+: more stable, don't need a 24/7 connection
-: costs cash

For info on eggdrop:
http://www.mirc-egg.net/modules.php?op=m...p;amp;page_id=5
http://www.eggheads.org

You can rent shells starting as low as a few bucks a month. Kirenet.com has good offers.

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