IRC and IM help needed

[tricky_uk]

I recently upgraded from a Vario II to a Vario III.

Previously i had been using msn messenger that was preloaded on the vario II for IM and smartirc for accessing various irc servers.

I was on the web and walk plus package and on upgrading to the Vario III kept the plus package.

I have since tried to access irc and havent had any success. It seems to get stuck when looking for the hostname.

It used to do this previously but then resolved by using the ip address, it doesnt manage this on the new handset. I have since tried the sim card back in the Vario II and havent been able to get irc to work again.

Any ideas if this is a software, hardware or service issue, or indeed how i can check. I've called tech support at T Mobile but they never seem to understand what irc even is.....

On the subject of IM programs after reading several good threads on the subject here i've tried Fring, Agile, Slick and Palringo.

Fring tries to log in but never manages it.

Agile - i couldnt seem to find a version to work on the Vario III

Slick - i input the details and it says initialising but never gets any further

Palringo - input the details and it tries to log in but then says it failed as the log in details were incorrect, after several tries i'm pretty sure i didnt type it in wrong every time...

I tried the sim back in the Vario II and i can still get messenger to work on there....


I appreciate this is all a bit long winded but any help would be gratefully appreciated.

If you need any more info to properly help just let me know.

Thanks

[tricky_uk]

i'm sad to say that i failed the test on Palringo.....didnt realise i had to register with the site itself so that now works fine.....

the others still dont but....

would still appreciate any help on irc :)