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-open.your-irc.net- *** Couldn't resolve your hostname; using your IP address instead

I think that the problem you have is that your HOST dont resolve.. and many networks have a k-line(ban) on IP addresses.. dont ask me why, but i tjhink that if you reboot your computer, then try connect again should solve your problem.. maybe you got new IP address from your ISP(Internet Suplyer) and thats why you was disconnected from the server.. if thats the case, then it takes som time for your ISP's DNS to resolve.. but it shouldent take more then 24 houers, if it takes longer, then you should mail your ISP and ask if they have some problems.. or maybe just surf in to there homepage, they often write down if they have problems there..

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