Server Update for Apple

Hello!

We have updated our ‘Apple’ server! The update was due to take place on Tuesday the 16th of June however this was brought forward due to a server crash. A few of the changes in this update are listed below:

• i18n Support enabling a language setting that will translate GUI messages and more to the language you set
• Fixes to DisableUser ensuring that disabled users are disconnected as soon as they are disabled
• Prevention of changing network name as we use this to track networks and sessions
• An ability to deny users to change idents on some networks, allowing networks to ban users by ident to prevent abuse
• An ability to set and send WEBIRC commands to a network in the same way KiwiIRC/Mibbit does to networks that have a webirc/cgiirc block added in their config for us which will allow networks to ban the unchangeable host of a user
• Patches that bring our bouncer version (ZNC 1.7.5) up to speed to version 1.8.1
• API Module: Changes to the way channels are displayed

All updates on the day of the update will be posted to our social media accounts, our IRC channels and sent as a notice to those connected to the bouncer. We anticipate the upgrade will take no longer than 10 minutes and appologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Welcome Back!

BNC4FREE has returned and here is everything you need to know!

– BNC4FREE has returned!
– We’re still offering bouncers completely free of charge and now up to 3 networks per user!
– We consider this to be a Beta at the moment
– There will be frequent updates over the next few weeks, mainly to our IRC services bot and ZNC where required (Note: Servers will not be rebooted unless absolutely necessary)
– All updates on our progress will continue to be posted on Facebook and Twitter. Make sure you follow us!

Information on how to request an account is available at https://bnc4free.com/?page_id=67 and we are currently working on a wiki that will provide comprehensive information on how to use modules, connect and much more! Stay with us during the coming weeks for further updates and information.

Hi, Hello and Welcome!

BNC4FREE is returning and here is everything you need to know!

Key Facts

– BNC4FREE is returning!
– We’re still going to be offering bouncers completely free of charge
– We’re in the process of getting things setup which includes a new version of our bouncer software
– We estimate that we will be up, running and ready to take requests from Early to Mid April
– All updates on our progress will be posted on Facebook and Twitter. Make sure you follow us!

Who are we?

BNC4FREE is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing Free IRC Bouncers. IRC Bouncers are used to connect to Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks primarily but can be configured so that you stay online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and also log messages that were said while you were away.

Our objective is to be able to provide IRC Bouncers to nearly every Internet Relay Chat Network in the world completely free of charge while ensuring that our services are as stable and secure as possible unlike some of the other unstable and insecure providers out there.

Why are we returning?

BNC4FREE was originally terminated due to lack of funds and time from our former members of staff. Based on recent insights from social media which we think are due to Coronavirus and a majority of the world isolating and the increasing need for people to socialise virtually, we endeavour to re launch this service. We feel that our service can benefit many of those users whether they just need a client to stay online 24 hours a day to secure a channel or whether they want to keep up to date on messages while they are sleeping or away.

Our objective is to be able to provide IRC Bouncers to nearly every Internet Relay Chat Network in the world completely free of charge and add a vast range of features to make it completely secure and adaptable to the needs of the individual user. We aim to do this by introducing customised webpanels, a variety of custom modules and customizations within the software itself.

Will there be any changes?

Ofcourse, in the time that BNC4FREE has been closed, IRC has moved on and so has the software we base our bouncers on. One change that we are implementing is the use of IRCv3 which enables extensible features that are both useful to us and useful to the users. You’ll also be pleased to know that from the moment we re-launch, we will be supporting multiple networks per user. Our primary aim at the moment given the worlds situation is to keep people connected.

When will you return?

We aim to start taking requests again by Early to Middle of April 2020 by email. This will be solely run by me (the founder) initially. Should there be a need for more staff, this will be advertised on Facebook and Twitter. The Official launch/opening date will be posted on all social media platforms and this website will be updated accordingly.