anyone ever figure out a solution to the problem at hand...im having the same one...
config file is setup correctly as i have done it before but switched over to debian OS, no firewall. dns module is loaded.
[13:24] main: entering loop
[13:24] Trying server irc.gamesurge.net:6667
[13:24] DNS resolved irc.gamesurge.net to 213.247.51.21
[13:25] Timeout: connect to irc.gamesurge.net
[13:25] Trying server irc.gamesurge.net:6667
[13:25] DNS resolved irc.gamesurge.net to 213.247.51.21