DBabble 2.6k

DBabble description:

DBabble is a powerful instant messaging and discussion / chat server which allows users to send instant messages and attachments, have private conversations, and create/participate in private or public meeting rooms and discussions in real time. Faster and easier than Email, the DBabble communications solution is ideal for Internet Service Providers and large or small companies wanting to deliver the benefits of real time communications to their organization and users. DBabble is easily customizable, does not require direct internet access, and can be run stand alone on a small company network or integrated into large scale internet services provided by ISP's or corporations. Can be managed entirely from within it's user interface by any user with administrative privileges, or, for increased security, from specified IP addresses.

FEATURES
Reliable message delivery
Choice of Web browser interface and downloadable Windows client interface
Easy to install and use
SSL encryption of all server to client communication
Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000/2003, Solaris, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD
Easily customizable interface
Can support user databases containing millions of users, with thousands of users online at once
All messages, preferences, and contacts stored on server
Users have full access to their DBabble account from any machine
Optionally flag chat rooms as encrypted.
Send text messages to mobile phones.
Optionally link to external Usenet (NNTP) groups
Advanced search features
Users do not need direct internet access
Server administration can be performed with the web interface or Windows client.
Optionally flag chat rooms as encrypted
Translate to any language
Optional public key encryption of instant messages
30 day free trial
Free email support and upgrades for a year after purchase
plus many more....

DBabble 2.6k was released on Feb 24, 2004. The current version will run on Linux.

DBabble is a shareware. You will be able to use the evaluation version available for download during a limited period, after what you will have to buy the full version to continue to use DBabble.

Size of DBabble 2.6k download is less than 6152 Kb. DSL users will only need 3 minutes to achieve the download, when 14 minutes may be required when using a 56k modem. (See below to download DBabble 2.6k).