A LAN messenger is an instant messaging program designed for use within a single local area network (LAN).
Many LAN messenger offer basic functionality for sending private messages, file transfer, chatrooms and graphical smileys. The advantage of using a simple LAN messenger over a normal instant messenger is that no active Internet connection or central server is required - and only people inside the firewall will have access to the system.
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