Instant Messenger - XP - LAN

[WoobieZarz]

Anyone know of a FREE, non-trial, Instant Messaging App, that can be used on a Network (LAN) for an Organisation?

Looking at imlementing one in the Office.

Have just tried RealPopUp and decided it's shit.

Anyone know of another?

 

[Benny J]

Msn??.......

 

[chadjaja]

Its called get up and walk to their desk you lazy slob!

 

[Trey]

is winpop up still around...It used to come standard with windows...we used to have a blast with it in computer studies at school!

 

[WoobieZarz]

Don't want access to the outside world, strictly internal messages only.

WinPopUp used to come Pre-XP, but now you have to buy it. Or should I say buy a version suitable for XP of it.

Anyone got any suggestions? Chad's was good, but not great enuff..

 

[nandalinnaung]

Messengers work as they connect to the remote server.. looks like u don't need an internet in the office...

have u tried this one? utalk network..

for LAN, if it's free version, i am pretty sure it's suckie.

another thing, i am not so sure, things like jabber or GAim.. they can let you setup manually about dNS and pORTS.. so, probably, i am not suggesting it will definitely work, logically, it should..... setup the chat server... on linux.. on ur office router... and manually linked... but i don't really see any reliable ones... maybe u have to check it in LAN Messengers , it may probably take hours, but it should work..

since half of the linux can run on 200mhz, 128mb, 2mb graphics, it is cheapest and most effective, just u need one RJ45 cable extra..

just my thoughts...

 

[WoobieZarz]

Thanks Linn, I'll look them up when I get back to work on Tuesday.

 

[blackwind]

Have a look at Jabber. There are servers and clients for a heap of different platforms. You should be able to setup a private server without too many difficulties. Have a look at their website http://www.jabber.org/

Cheers
Rick

 

[nandalinnaung]

Scotty,

you are welcome.. it's a long shot and will probably consume alot of hours.
but it's worth the try.. i mean, if u want customized environment networking, it's the best to customize..

 

[defnet]

Network Communications System (NCS) is great.

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Business/Accounting_Tools/NetWork_Communication_System.html

 

[Ice Cream Man]

sametime - it a lotus app thou... but good for LAN

lotus is soooog gay

 

[WoobieZarz]

Hey guys, I downloaded WinPopup NET.

It's exactly what I needed. Allows the users to send Instant Messages to any Computer on the Network, so long as they know the PC Name.

Once you send 1 message, it keeps that address in the history.

It will bounce back messages if they do not arrive.

Works a treat.

Cheers for all the help, and suggestions.