Speaking as a network admin, let me put a scenario to you....
Do you consider, as a newbie user, having just purchased a new machine with a router. That configuring that router for file transfer using DCC is an easy matter with all the numerous ports.
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For you to be able to share your files on IRC
The following ports on your machine must be open
59, 1024 to 5000, 6667 to 6669, http 80 and 8080. Also ports 110 and 113.
Or you may choose to use the DMZ function in your router
In which case, don't forget you'll need to forward port 113 to your local ip
If the equipment (router etc.) came packaged with your Internet connection.
We advise you to consult the supplier and seek advice from them.
If you choose to open these ports yourself we take no responsibility.
We are merely advising you what is required.
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Or do you consider that using a webserver, using just port 80 makes life a lot easier.

And before you start on the subject of Mirc being intended as a chat line, this is the real world.

I run tontito's much improved webserver, to great effect I might add, as do many others on my network.

All my request was intended to do was to make Mirc more user friendly.

Mirc is for end users not coders, and a webserver is a welcome addition and an alternative to DCC.

Last edited by axia; 22/10/04 12:27 PM.