Softros LAN Messenger 4.4.2

If you want to socialize with friends and relatives, you can use an instant messaging application – like Yahoo! Messenger or Windows Live Messenger. Instant messaging applications allow you to send messages in realtime to your contacts – the only requirement is that you be connected to the web.

But what if you do not have access to the internet? What if you have a local network (LAN) instead and you want to socialize with the people on it? In this situation you need to do what I always do: turn to software and see if there is an application out there that can lend a helping hand.

The application that can help in this situation is the Softros Systems-developed, the aptly named Softros LAN Messenger. This application does just what its name suggests – it is a Messenger that can be used on your LAN. Here is what you can expect to get from Softros LAN Messenger:

- It doesn’t need a server to work
- Personal or group messaging
- Send messages to users even if they are offline
- Message notification alarms
- Send files to other users (file transfer)
- A log of all messages is kept
- Support for a long list of languages

Before you rush off to get Softros LAN Messenger and put it to the test, check out these technical details:
Download – the download weighs in at roughly 4.5MB, so it should not take long for the download to complete.
Installation – installing Softros LAN Messenger is a simple process that should not take long either. Softros LAN Messenger can be installed on just about any version of the Microsoft-developed Windows operating system.
Limitations - Softros LAN Messenger can be used free of charge only during a 30-day trial period.

If you need to communicate with others on your local network, Softros LAN Messenger is an easy to use and secure network messaging application that will get the job done.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Doesn’t need a server
• File transfer
• Offline messages, message logs
• Extensive language support

Cons

• Free to try

About Softros Systems
Founded back in 2000 and headquartered in Torrance, California, Softros Systems is a company that specializes in the development of applications for medium to large scale enterprises. During the development of any application Softros Systems puts the focus on two key aspects: a clear user interface and ease of use.

Additional details about Softros Systems are available here.
Additional details about Softros LAN Messenger are available here.

Softros LAN Messenger has been reviewed by George Norman on 12 Jul 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Softros LAN Messenger 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent