I'm considering mIRC as a "thin" chat solution on our (closed) network and have several questions... First, is the Exchange Chat Server the only "server" that supports IRC or is there another service that I can stand up for networks running 2000/2003, for instance?

In 2000/2003, is Win Messenger/Live Comm Server the equivalent of IRC? If not, will IRC adapt to something else or will it cease to exist?

Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Jim Snow
jsnow@ibaset.com