Can i chat "localy" with other pc´s via Lan?!!

Hi there!


My question is simple, two pc´s, both with XP Pro ( same language versions..i don´t think it matters but.. ), both with internet access ( shared connection ) and both distant from each other.

Question: Is there a way ( other than using MSN or Irc something like that ), to chat with the other person localy?
I mean, just using Intranet and without the need of beeing both online..like if they both didn´t had internet and even so, there was a need for them to get "in touch" with each other..


If windows already comes with the software for that, how can i configurit..if not, were can i get it?


P.s it doesnt need to be a "voice" or "camera" chat, just simple old "typing mettod"..


Thanx :)

investigate the net commands, send especially

not sure if this is the best link, but it has some details
http://www.ss64.com/nt/net_send.html


heres a quick warning first

http://www.antionline.com/showthread...spension+admin


heres another thread covering it
http://www.antionline.com/showthread...light=net+send

Another kid trying to chat at school. If the msmsgs service is enable I believe you can chat via that. I think the syntax is net_send <target computer> <message>. If the computer has help enabled, take a look there for it.

-Cheers-


EDIT: Warning. This may make your teacher think you are a l337 hax0r... so be careful.

If I'm understanding you correctly, you are both on a LAN/WAN?
If so, check out:

start, run, winchat

click on dial, then type in ip address or computer name.

If you are not on the same LAN/WAN, then an IM service would be good. Or, let them ssh into a linux box you setup and you can use the linux "write" or "talk" (I believe thats what they are... I use it so seldomly...)

There are some peer to peer chat programs, free and shareware. Here are a couple of links from a google search...

http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=2742

http://www.abbottsystems.com/atchat.html

http://pirate.de/pichat/

http://capesoft.com/utilities/Messenger.htm


Hope this helps.

m2

try out winchat that is available from run in windows....it is helpful if ur connected thru a lan