[IRCServices] Ircd's and Services....

[Ciarán Reilly]

Hi folks, The IRC network I administer has ceased to operate, it will be back in a few months as a fresh newly designed service, and as such, I wanted to completely overhaul my IRC Server. I have been running Services4.4.5 with Elite3.1.1. I know Elite wasn't supported, but I didnt have many problems with it. This time however, I'd like to iron out alllllll the bumps, so I was wondering if anyone can reccomend some good IRCD's, which are compatible with Services, and in addition do the following : 
  
User Hostmasking, (A requirement) 
Wingate / Proxy detection (an optional extra, not needed, but preferred) 
Any other fancy features you care to mention. 
  
Obviously, the fundamental requirement is that they're compatible with Services, anyone got suggestions ? 
  
Also, is there any kinda estimated release date for 4.5 ? 
  
Probably a stupid qustion, but is Services compatible with the likes of ConfrenceRoom from www.confrenceroom.com, I dunno, the idea of a multithreaded Ircd sometimes appeals to me... 
  
Thanks for your time, 
  
Ciarán.