The new prerelease beta 1 version of Network Assistant 4.4 is available
for download and testing. This version introduces animated emoticons
support and active nicknames / computer names in chat history views.
You can freely download and try it out. Read
more and download Network Assistant 4.4 beta 1
Network Assistant (Nassi for short) is a real-time communication
utility for the office environment, including channels-based chat, shared
whiteboard, message board and instant messaging. It is intended to be
used in small office or home office (SOHO) local networks.
Network Assistant does not require an Internet connection or a dedicated
server and supports IP Multicast technology that allows traffic-friendly
group messages.
Network Assistant offers some surprising and cool features such as
user details, file transfers, remote processes control, remote screenshots,
activity tracking and more.
Network Assistant is simple, efficient and may be used instead of
old good WinPopup (however, Network Assistant can work with WinPopup well
too).
Network Assistant has multilingual interface. In addition to the base
English, Network Assistant supports another languages. Click
here to learn more
"Network
Assistant is a multiple-mode network communication utility, including
real-time chat, white board, and instant messaging. Easy to install
and initialize, the utility offers some surprising features."
-ZDNet November 14, 1999
Key Features
Serverless technology
Network Assistant does not require an Internet connection or a dedicated
server. It uses serverless technology based on IP Multicast or broadcast.
Channels-based chat There are four types of chat channels: general, announcer,
password protected and private (person-to-person). Channels help
to support discussions on different subjects.
Instant messaging Network Assistant supports its own instant messages and WinPopup/Messenger
messages as well.
Shared whiteboard
You and your friends or coworkers can draw on shared whiteboard. Using
the whiteboard, you can explain concepts by diagramming information,
using a sketch, or displaying graphics.
Graphical emoticons
You can use graphical emoticons in your chat phrases and instant
messages. Over 40 emoticons are available in the default emoticons
library and you can download and install additional emoticons libraries.
Message board Message Board allows you and your friends or coworkers
to share informational messages (posts). It automatically collects
and displays messages from all Network Assistant users.
User details You can view details of remote users and specify your own
details: full name, gender, age, work/contact information and picture
(photo/avatar). Therefore you can share this information with all
Network Assistant users.
File transfers You can easily send and receive files. You can even resume file
transfers.
Remote processes control You can view processes on a remote computer and create/terminate
remote processes.
Remote screenshots You can view screenshots of a remote screen (multiple monitors
supported).
Remote clipboard viewing
You can view the text content of a remote Window clipboard as well.
Computer usage statistics tracking
Network Assistant tracks the usage of computer when it is online.
You can view the usage statistics of your own and remote computer
as well.
Remote alerts You can define alerts on some remote events for a particular
remote computer and specify different actions for them. For example,
you may want to be notified when some remote user is typing into the
chat window or when he takes the screenshot of your system.
Multilingual user interface
Network Assistant has multilingual user interface. In addition to
the base English, Network Assistant supports another languages.