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IPFire vs lightIRC

A side-by-side look at IPFire and lightIRC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPFire

IPFire

Network & Admin

IPFire is an open-source firewall distribution based on Linux. It focuses on easy setup, good hardware support, and high flexibility. IPFire uses stateful packet inspection for network filtering and aims to provide high security while maintaining performance.

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lightIRC

lightIRC

Social & Communications

lightIRC is an open-source, lightweight Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for Windows. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface allowing users to connect to IRC networks and chat channels. lightIRC is focused on being a small, fast, and portable IRC client.

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