title: resend function on IRC channel
body: <p>I am looking to set up an IRC client on a computer with functionality which will give feedback on message receipt.  The connection will be an unreliable connection so ideally, I would like the channel to provide feedback to the user until the message is received by the recipient in a similar fashion that google hang outs does.  In addition the interface needs to be able to run from the linux command line.  I am looking for suggestions on potential IRC clients/methods of setting up such a chat connection.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks,</p>
  
  <p>-akt</p>