[TkTech]

I've found it vastly more convenient to run ZNC (or the like) on the server and use irssi locally. Otherwise I typically have to fight with key bindings and finicky settings on each machine (some of which I can't change). This also lets you use any number of clients.

For example, I'm running irssi on my laptop, colloquy on my iPhone, and a few scripts which handle pushing notifications, all from the same connection.

[rdl]

I've always used screen, but may switch to a bouncer next, mainly to get better support on mobile, and the ability to route notifications. It does seem like a more elegant solution.