Qnext - New Multi-protocol messenger

[JoHideo]

I found this messenger about a month ago and back then it was far from complete and not really very usable to me. Now, I think it has advanced and is a very nice alternative to many instant messenger clients, if not for its own network's features.

You can go here to check out some of the features. My favorite part of the client is its file sharing capabilities, so take a look at that.

If anyone would like to try it out, PM me with your User ID # for my User ID # and I will add you. Enjoy!

Qnext

Edit: Yeah, thanks contra. There is a Linux port and a Mac port seems to be coming soon.

Edited August 20, 2004 by JoHideo

[contra]

i'll mention there's a linux port too.

haven't tried it but it looks like it has some potential but its not open source

[LOC Veteran]

I posted about Qnext in July actually. I don't think anyone bothered to use it besides me and maybe a few others. Not to mention right off the bat I get accused of promoting warez.

It's a good app though in any event.

[Krome]

I don't know why the site does not have screenshot of actual conversation in progress... I would love to see how it works without having to find out by installing it... Can someone provide a screenshot of the messenger?

[LOC Veteran]

Well before you go installing or wanting a screenshot, I'll warn you. It uses Java. It sucks memory. Unless it's minimized it uses between 40 and 60 megs of memory on my machine (not that bothers me but it might bother you and others) minimized it's using between 10-15 megs.

I'll post a screenshot in a few minutes.

[LOC Veteran]

Here is a screenie:

[JoHideo]

I think that this client could really be the next big thing in terms of instant messenger. It definitely has the potential and it seems like it is updated every day. I would advise everyone to at least give it a try.

[Pink Floyd Veteran]

hmmm I like the design

and this looks promissing

thanks for the link

[Corona]

its great I love it, but idont know is there any option to do multi video and audio conference ?

[JoHideo]

Not quite sure... I've only gotten 2 people I know to try it and I haven't done those features yet.

[b3ta]

Does it do msn alerts? Otherwise it's useless to me.

[JoHideo]

No, it doesn't have MSN style alerts yet. Keep in mind, though, that this program has been out for less than 2 months and that improvements are coming on a very regular basis.

[Luis.A]

22.3 MB you must be insane. I got cable but am not about to waste it on this.

[buckaroo]

Looks nice but no real replacement for miranda (yet)

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[b3ta]

Tried it - too large a download, no alerts. Not my bag baby. :p

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

looks crappy... i hate when the main look of it isn't on the front page. i do not like looking for it.... besides, they wont last long. a new messenger comes out every week now... justs tick with the basics.

[JoHideo]

I just tried out the Photo Sharing feature and it is excellent. It allows people to view thumbnails of all the pictures you have shared and then they can view the full size pictures as well and zoom, pan, and scan in the provided window, and then download if they would like. Very well done feature.

[Soviet]

not bad... a 21mb installer where all other IM apps are around 3-4. I think i'll stay with msn.

[Pink Floyd Veteran]

lol 65mb after installed

what a damn bad application

[Soviet]

mine was 73 without video conferencing..

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

If it hogs lots of RAM which I read in some of the posts I won't try it. Looks nice though. ;)

[daimon]

It just eats all up all the ram. I am really amazed how they expanded that thing to 65Mb after install. Stick with miranda

[Hat Fanatic]

Oh dear, I'm not exactly a big fan of Java applications. Well, Java's an easy way to create cross-platform programs, I guess.

It doesn't support file transfers for third-party chat protocols, though.

[Radium]

Well... honestly. It uses too much RAM. It's too slow.

I panic when Miranda reach 5MB.

[Danrarbc]

22MB for an IM program.

They're kidding right?