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KouChat

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Java-built and straightforward application which enables you to chat with people connected to the same local area network as you. #LAN chat  #Instant message  #Network chat  #Chat  #Message  #Send  

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KouChat is a software tool that was developed using Java programming language, in order to aid people in chatting with people in their local area network.

The installation process is not necessary, as this utility is portable. This means that if you place the program files to an external storage device (e.g. USB flash drive), you make it possible to take KouChat with you anywhere, and run it on the fly, on any PC you have been granted access to.

Most importantly, you should know that the Windows registry and Start menu/screen are not going to suffer any changes, and no leftovers will be left behind.

The interface you are greeted by presents a simple a design which can only be described as being simple. It encompasses a menu bar, a few buttons and some panes which enable you to view a list of all connected people and the conversation taking place. Moreover, FAQs and “Tips&Tricks” are incorporated. As a result, it becomes quite clear that all types of users can learn how to get around it with ease.

From the settings panel, you can change your nickname, select a default web browser, change color themes used throughout the program, use another skin, enable sound, smileys, logging and balloon messages.

It is possible to change the topic of the chat, clear all messages sent or received and set your status as “Away” and specify a reason. All commands available can be displayed in the main window with a click of the button, so that you can quickly figure out how to send private messages, show information about a user and accept or reject a file transfer.

KouChat proves to a simple, yet pretty handy piece of software, when it comes to communicating with others through a LAN connection. The resource requirement are quite minimal, the interface is intuitive and we did not register any kind of errors or crashes. Nonetheless, its lack of further options might ward off power users.

What's new in KouChat 1.3.0:

  • Updated headers to include copyright for 2016.
  • Reorganized JMX support to make it easier to import updated code into Android.
  • Settings is no longer a singleton, to make it easier to mock and test KouChat.
  • Added new notification (beforeNetworkCameUp) in the connection worker to allow Android to do extra network preparations before the connection is initialized.
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KouChat 1.3.0

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  filename:
kouchat-1.3.0.jar
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KouChat - KouChat enables you to carry out conversations and send files and fodlers in real time.KouChat - You can modify your nickname and select your favorite browser for accessing links.
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