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| 43127 | 2002-04-10 11:52:00 | Hi, I have just networked my flatmates PC with mine at 100Mbs using a cat5 crossover cable. Does anyone know of any free software which would let us send quick messages that pop-up on the other persons screen? Saves us yelling down the hall. Cheers G P |
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| 43128 | 2002-04-10 12:04:00 | At a DOS prompt, 'net send [computer name] [message]' then hit enter. Works in command cmd or the run box. either that or open up the run dialogue box and run 'winpopup'. JM |
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| 43129 | 2002-04-10 12:05:00 | Click Start-> Run. Type in: winpopup. I think that's what your after. |
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| 43130 | 2002-04-10 12:11:00 | If your using NT/2000/XP open up a command window and use the net send command. If the other computer is running Win9x, winpopup will have to be running to receive net send messages. |
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| 43131 | 2002-04-10 21:30:00 | Winpopup should be available on your system. We use it here in the office for quick notes to people networked through out the building. | Guest (0) | ||
| 43132 | 2002-04-11 00:18:00 | Thanks, this is exactly what I wanted. G P |
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