August 27th, 1999

[8:45 AM]
Snak, The Mac IRC Client, Updated With New Features/Bug Fixes
Kent Sorenson has updated his IRC client for the Mac called Snak. The new version, 3.5b1, includes a host of new features and bug fixes. According to Mr. Sorenson:

Snak is a full featured IRC client with some unique and very useful features. It's fast, efficient and easy to use, and it is being updated and enhanced regularly.

Version 3.5b1 has now been released and can be downloaded from http://www.snak.com/SnakDownload.html

Version 3.5b1 is compatible with Mac OS themes and Kaleidoscope schemes, it consolidates most of Snak's information and list windows into one, and divides the main text area into resizeable text and nickname areas.

It fixes problems with joining large TalkCity channels, DCC resume time estimates, online help and low memory handling.

Changes in version 3.5b1

Split text view so that text doesn't flow under the nicks.

  • Appearance and Kaleidoscope support.
  • Low memory handling improved.
  • Optional loud private message sound.
  • Proper focus boxes around interfaces.
  • Prefs doc reopen to same panel.
  • Input fields follow interface font and size.
  • Add server to channel lists selects and shows.
  • Support color in channel lists.
  • Faster quit and window closing.
  • Consolidate lists in connection window.
  • ToolTip timestamp on nick column.
  • ToolTip user host in integrated userlist.
  • Fixed lock up when using the online help on pre 8.5 machines.
  • Fixed problem with tool menu items containing multiple commands.
  • Fixed name sorting.
  • Fixed talk city overflow channel problems.
  • Fixed the font popup in the channel prefs.
  • Fixed DCC progress time estimate for DCC resume.
  • Fixed describe.
  • Fixed drag from userlist to notify table.
  • Fixed problem that could leave channels "half open" if the connection to the server failed.

The update is free to registered owners while the full version is priced at US$20. You can find more information on Snak at Mr. Sorenson's web site.

Kent Sorenson