Hi,
I'd like to gradually replace non-free FireFox and Thunderbird with appropriate GPL-licensed software.
1. I'd like to start with IRC-client, which I visit rarer than other 2 Thunderbird's is anyway inferior. What are modern GUI GTK-based standalone IRC-clients? Pidgin looks outdated.
2. Email-client. As a GNOME user I probably would go with Evolution, but your suggestions are very welcome.
3. Finally, a program I use most. I tried SeaMonkey. it's inferior. I like Pale Moon, but it unfortunately has inappropriate license. Is IceCat decent? I haven't tried it yet. Also, gopher/gemini support won't hurt, if you have some good recommendations.
Thanks in advance, good Sirs!