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LAN Messenger

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An easy to use program that was especially tailored in order to facilitate the communication among users who are on the same LAN. #Network messenger  #Instant message  #LAN communicator  #Messenger  #LAN  #Network  

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Getting in touch with friends or colleagues connected to the same local network can be done in several ways, but perhaps the simplest is through a dedicated messenger. There are many tools of this kind out there and in case you don't want to use the Internet connection, like it is required with some of the chat tools you are familiar with, a utility like LAN Messenger is definitely what you need.

Especially tailored for use on a local network, this program allows peers to communicate through written messages, exchange files and more. The interface is quite simple and easy to use, so there should be no problems in getting along well with this application, not even for beginners.

LAN Messenger will display in its main window all the online users, so anyone can easily choose the contact with which to start a conversation. If you just want to send a file to someone, simply right-click its screen name and choose the appropriate command from the menu that appears.

The same context menu can be used to retrieve information about a certain user and view details like the IP address, the current status, the host name and even the version of LAN Messenger that person is using.

While in a conversation, users have the possibility to use chat sounds, customize the background color and the font. It is also possible to set the program to remain in focus to avoid other applications from getting on top of LAN Messenger's window.

Thanks to a well-thought feature set that is not overwhelming or too basic, this utility is quite suitable for network use among many peers. The ease of use further adds value to the package and only the austere interface can be seen as somewhat of a drawback for LAN Messenger.

What's new in LAN Messenger 3.4.0.0:

  • Added - Options -> Startup Options -> Open Chat
  • Fixed - Chat now looks better on windows 7
  • Added - Chat Options -> Change My chat Font.(Allows different font for yourself and everyone else)
  • Added - User -> Link Local / Network File (still needs work) - needs well configured network e.g. backup always mapped to E.
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LAN Messenger 3.4.0.0

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  runs on:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
  file size:
1.5 MB
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LAN Messenger - The main window of the application displays all the connected users on your network.LAN Messenger - You can send a file or instant message just by using the right click context menu.LAN Messenger - You can enter a new chat window or set your away status from the Users menu.LAN Messenger - screenshot #4LAN Messenger - screenshot #5LAN Messenger - screenshot #6LAN Messenger - screenshot #7
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