[IRCServices] mildly off topic?

[Chuck]

It has been years since we have explored the software available in irc
and now we want to upgrade our server software and services. Of course,
what services to get is easy:).

My question is, what is the best open source server software available
now that is 100% compatible with services?

We want it to 'run itself' once it is properly configured. We have not
had to touch the old dreamforge software in the past 3 years at all, in
fact forgot it was even running.

This will be a private, stand-a-lone server.

Suggestions and "problem warnings" will be most appreciated.

Chuck