LAN messenger, Inter office messaging program?

[notoriousformula]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some kinda free/open source LAN messenger which can run on each computer w/ using any kinda outside server(Like MSN, Yahoo, AIM)

I have already looked @ Softros LAN messenger , But its not free

please help...

 

[neit]

I've heard of people using jabber and irc for internal work communication. Both of these should allow you to set up a server internal to the network, but I don't have any personal experience.

 

[ValuedCustomer]

netsend

 

[rky60]

Originally posted by: ValuedCustomer
netsend

I had a great time with this last week. Setup the boss's wife and our finance manager.

"I'm across the street in the woods" "That red shirt looks good on you"

This went on for 20 minutes before one of them finally said they think we have a stalker. Very light hearted folk with good sense of humors, no harm done, I swear

 

[imported_nerve]

We use Sametime Connect at my work

Its an IBM Lotus product;..