KouChat

KouChat is a simple serverless chat client for local area networks. It's written in Java, and is free software.

News:

• 14.06.2009: The road ahead Read more.
• 11.06.2009: KouChat v1.0.0 is out! Read more.
• 28.12.2008: KouChat v0.9.9 is out! Read more.

Features:

• Main chat
• Private chat
• Selectable text color for your user
• Smileys
• See when someone writes
• Away messages
• Topic
• File transfer
• System tray integration
• Sound notification
• Logging
• No configuration needed
• Console mode

Requirements:

• Windows/Linux/Mac OS X
• Java SE 6 (http://www.java.com/)

Java Web Start:

Click on the Launch button to try KouChat. You will get a warning about my unverified signature, which you must accept.

Screenshot:

More screenshots here.

Created by Christian Ihle