Simple LAN Chat Software...

scriptasylum · February 24th, 2003

Does anyone know of any free simple LAN chat software? I just finished hooking up the kids' PC to the local network and even though all PC's are within 20 feet from each other, they seem to really get a kick out of chatting.

I've tried a few but they either don't work or not simple enough. The kids range from 4 to 12 years so simplicity is key.

BTW: Running CAT5, cutting wall plate openings, drilling holes in the floor behind the wall and hooking up the jacks is a pain in the @$$, but now that it's done, it looks and works sweet.

dav3st · February 24th, 2003

open a run window and type winchat

**Hipster Doofus** · February 24th, 2003

A good private chat program is War Room. Even has some kewl sounds with it. Download the server & client for one computer & the client for the other computers. Put in the isp & port numbers & away you go.

February 24th, 2003

Hey im new here

Correct me if im wrong but isnt that

Put in the ip & port numbers & away you go!

Thanks

m0.

**SPeedY_B** · February 24th, 2003

Sounds about right

Welcome to the forums.

scriptasylum · February 25th, 2003

Thanks for the suggestions...

After trying 7 different ones with varying levels of success I have finally found one that works! The others either didn't work, didn't work right, or too complex.

I ended up using "SimpleChat" for now. Its simple enough for even the kids to use. Winchat required one PC dialing and the other answering... a little too involved for my young'ins.

The only thing I don't like about SimpleChat is that you MUST totally exit the program or you cannot log off. If you click the close button, it just sits in the sys tray. My four year old didn't like that he couldn't shut off the PC so he held the power button until the PC shut down. <sigh> Kids.

**Hipster Doofus** · April 17th, 2003

If you want another to try have a look at Tonic.

April 21st, 2003

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Cissie · September 29th, 2011

BigAnt messenger, they offer 10users free license which can be applied from here

February 24th, 2003	Top \| #1
scriptasylum OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: Des Moines,IA Posts: 832 Reputation: 0 Power: 132	Simple LAN Chat Software... Does anyone know of any free simple LAN chat software? I just finished hooking up the kids' PC to the local network and even though all PC's are within 20 feet from each other, they seem to really get a kick out of chatting. I've tried a few but they either don't work or not simple enough. The kids range from 4 to 12 years so simplicity is key. BTW: Running CAT5, cutting wall plate openings, drilling holes in the floor behind the wall and hooking up the jacks is a pain in the @$$, but now that it's done, it looks and works sweet. Gigabyte GA-8KVNXP A64 3200 1MB Cache "CG" stepping SLK-948U & SilenX 92mm fan 1GB Centon PC3500 DDR (CAS 2.5) ATI Radeon 9800Pro 128MB (410/360) w/ VGA Silencer Rev2 2 x 36GB WD SATA Raptor in RAID0 IDE 200GB Seagate Stealth Lite-On DVD Burner Lian-Li PC-82 case with 80mm SilenX fans all around 550w Fully Sleeved Antec True Power PS 3DMark2001 (20955) 3DMark2003 (6389)

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Hipster Doofus Good grief Charlie Brown Joined: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 5,920 Reputation: 560 Power: 183	A good private chat program is War Room. Even has some kewl sounds with it. Download the server & client for one computer & the client for the other computers. Put in the isp & port numbers & away you go. Pentium 4 2.6ghz 400mhz @ 3.07ghz 472mhz / Gigabyte GA-8IHXP v2.1 / RAMBUS PC 800 768mb / Sapphire Radeon 9600XT 256mb / 2 x Maxtor 80gb ATA133 DiamondMax, RAID0 :: 1 x Western Digital 7200 40gb / Liteon DVD-RW Dual Layer SOHW-1633S @ 1653S / Liteon 52x24x52 CD-RW LTR-52246S / Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Fan / Antec TruePower 480w / RD3XP Gladiator Rounded Cables

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 307	Sounds about right Welcome to the forums. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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scriptasylum OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: Des Moines,IA Posts: 832 Reputation: 0 Power: 132	Thanks for the suggestions... After trying 7 different ones with varying levels of success I have finally found one that works! The others either didn't work, didn't work right, or too complex. I ended up using "SimpleChat" for now. Its simple enough for even the kids to use. Winchat required one PC dialing and the other answering... a little too involved for my young'ins. The only thing I don't like about SimpleChat is that you MUST totally exit the program or you cannot log off. If you click the close button, it just sits in the sys tray. My four year old didn't like that he couldn't shut off the PC so he held the power button until the PC shut down. <sigh> Kids. Gigabyte GA-8KVNXP A64 3200 1MB Cache "CG" stepping SLK-948U & SilenX 92mm fan 1GB Centon PC3500 DDR (CAS 2.5) ATI Radeon 9800Pro 128MB (410/360) w/ VGA Silencer Rev2 2 x 36GB WD SATA Raptor in RAID0 IDE 200GB Seagate Stealth Lite-On DVD Burner Lian-Li PC-82 case with 80mm SilenX fans all around 550w Fully Sleeved Antec True Power PS 3DMark2001 (20955) 3DMark2003 (6389)

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Hipster Doofus Good grief Charlie Brown Joined: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 5,920 Reputation: 560 Power: 183	If you want another to try have a look at Tonic. Pentium 4 2.6ghz 400mhz @ 3.07ghz 472mhz / Gigabyte GA-8IHXP v2.1 / RAMBUS PC 800 768mb / Sapphire Radeon 9600XT 256mb / 2 x Maxtor 80gb ATA133 DiamondMax, RAID0 :: 1 x Western Digital 7200 40gb / Liteon DVD-RW Dual Layer SOHW-1633S @ 1653S / Liteon 52x24x52 CD-RW LTR-52246S / Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Fan / Antec TruePower 480w / RD3XP Gladiator Rounded Cables

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February 24th, 2003	Top \| #2
dav3st OSNN Addict Joined: November 2002 Posts: 74 Reputation: 0 Power: 113	open a run window and type winchat

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m0\| Unregistered Posts: n/a	Hey im new here Correct me if im wrong but isnt that Put in the ip & port numbers & away you go! Thanks m0.

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