xChat

n. - an open source IRC client originally for Linux. Based on gtk+, it is easily ported to Windows. Unfortunately, it's developers decided to make the Windows version shareware. For those familiar with the GNU Public License (GPL), this is less than kosher.

xChat: Sorry, this version of xChat has expired, please click here to register."
Unsuspecting Windows User: WTF!?!?

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xchat

An Open Source IRC client, with several plugin interfaces. In several ways, superior to mIRC.

Arguably, helps break the Microsoft monopoly.

<teh_man325> D00d, you write mIRC scripts?
<trust> No.
<teh_man325> Wtf? You said you were a l33t programmer! I own j00!
<trust> a) I said 'reasonable', not l33t.
<trust> b) mIRC is shit. get a decent IRC client.

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xchat

Means "wrong chat". Typically used in MMORPG chat when you type in the wrong chat, such as Guild Chat instead of Party Chat. Can also be used when you send something to the wrong person in case of instant messaging.

Adrian: Hey John, when are you coming over today?
Mark: ????
Adrian: Oh, xchat. I thought you were John.