Private Office Network Instant Messaging and Collaboration without a Server

[Jeff]

Barefoot Productions announces a new release of their private, local network instant messaging software.

(PRWEB) February 7, 2005 -- Barefoot Productions has released NetChat version 2.6, a Windows peer-to-peer network instant message and communications system that lets you chat securely in real-time on your LAN, without having a server running. The program provides simple, direct network communications that allow one-on-one private chats with other LAN users.

NetChat is a true peer-to-peer chat program, and requires neither a server nor other software to be installed. No Internet connection is required.

The program features a rich array of configuration settings, similar to the Instant Messaging applications that run on a server. You can even customize your user name and appearance icons. Since NetChat runs on your LAN and is insulated from outside connections, it provides the safety, security and privacy that are often lacking on Instant Messaging systems.

In addition to providing instant communications, NetChat may be used as an electronic office in/out board. You can see immediately when other users are in the office and available.

New features in v2.6 include emoticon support, message encryption and the ability to log message history for each chat conversation. Preset messages may also be created to prevent re-typing of messages.

Whether you're looking for a simple and secure way to provide instant messaging among people on your LAN, a handy way to empower your office manager with instant information about employees' whereabouts, or an easy way for friends and colleagues to chat securely, NetChat provides the tools that you need.

NetChat pricing starts at $29.95 for a two-user license and may be purchased securely online from Barefoot Productions at http://www.barefootinc.com/. Multi-user discounts and a 30-day trial version are available. The program runs under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server and requires an Ethernet network card configured on a LAN. NetChat uses the TCP/IP protocol and works with fixed or dynamic IP addresses on an Ethernet network.

About Barefoot Productions:
Since 1994, Barefoot Productions has been creating and marketing Windows desktop and networking software for business and home users. In addition to NetChat, the company also offers several other applications: ZoomOpen, a utility that displays animated visual effects when opening and closing windows on your desktop; WindowGhost, a program that makes windows semi-transparent when they are being moved or resized; AutoShutdown, an application that lets you control how and when your server and workstations shut down; Font Viewer, a utility that lets you browse the fonts that are installed on your system; Twinkle Bulbs, the ultimate Windows holiday desktop enhancement.

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