LANcet Chat

2.3 Build 301

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

14 Mar 2013


Publisher:

NetCrate Software

Website:

http://lancetchat.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 883 KB


Downloads: 6394


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 23 Jul 2012

Using instant messengers, like MSN or Yahoo, at work is rarely a good idea. Someone from the outside may send you an embarrassing or inappropriate message and your boss could be nearby to see it. If you need to communicate with your coworkers, without the hazards of outside messages, you can use LANcet Chat. It allows communication over a network in a very simple and straightforward fashion. Its main advantage is that it does not require any type of configurations. You can start chatting right after you start the application.

Installing LANcet Chat on your computer can be done fast and easy. You will not have to make any network related settings. Just specify a destination path, tick a few options to create shortcuts and the application will be installed immediately.

The interface serves as a chat window. Its main region is where you can see all public messages. You can type and send new ones in the same area. The application places a few emoticons at your disposal, as well as options for changing your font, its color or size. Contacts are listed on the right side of the window. If you want to chat in private, you need to click a navigation tab, above the message history. The interface will look exactly the same, but you will be able to send messages only to specific contacts.

Before sending a private message, you will obviously have to specify a recipient. This is done by typing a contact's name before the actual message, but an easier way is to click his name, in the contacts list, to paste it automatically. All incoming and outgoing private messages are displayed under the same tab, regardless of how many people you are chatting with.

The best part about LANcet Chat is the fact that you do not have to add contacts, select a channel or make any type of configurations. All you have to do is install the application and run it. The software will use the name of your Windows user account by default, but you can change it and select your gender as well. When you run LANcet Chat, all users from your local network who are using the same application will see you in their contacts list right away. It is possible to change the settings of your network adapter on the software's Preferences window, where you can also configure an anti-boss feature. It involves clicking an option, in the File menu, or hitting a key to minimize or clear the message history instantly.

Pros

There is no need to create an account or make any settings before using LANcet Chat. It is sufficient to install and run the software in order to chat over a Local Area Network. LANcet Chat provides basic tools for communication and it will not slow you down with confusing configurations.

Cons

The application does not support file transfers. LANcet Chat is all you need to chat over your network in a simple and comfortable manner. There are no configurations to make, so you can just run the program and start chatting.

LANcet Chat
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LANcet Chat Editor’s Review Rating

LANcet Chat has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 23 Jul 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated LANcet Chat 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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