SPeedY_B
I may actually be insane.
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It seems Zed has decided to make X-Chat for Windows a shareware application rather than the free download it previously was.
Seems an odd move, but one I saw coming (It was either this, or cease the Win32 build all together) hopefully it's not something that will deter new users from using X-Chat over other inferior clients.
23-Aug-2004
Due to the large amount of time and expense expended in creating X-Chat for Windows, it will only be available to registered users from now on. However, you can download and try 2.4.0 right now.
Q. If I register, will I get future versions for free?
A. Yes, absolutely.
Q. Why isn't the Windows version free?
A. Building X-Chat for Windows is a difficult process, it requires quite some skill and expertise to accomplish. It takes time, and is by no means automated.
Q. Has the license for X-Chat changed?
A. The Windows version is shareware, however, you may still download the source code, released under the G.P.L.
Q. What if I compile my own version from the source code?
A. You are quite welcome to do so, and redistribute it under the terms of the G.P.L. license.
Q. Does registration entitle me to technical support or a warranty?
A. We ask you to evaluate the product for free for 30 days to make sure it suites your needs. At this time, we cannot offer support or a product warranty, however, we will try to help with all email questions. You may also find good information on the public forums.
Seems an odd move, but one I saw coming (It was either this, or cease the Win32 build all together) hopefully it's not something that will deter new users from using X-Chat over other inferior clients.