Open Source Linux Messaging Platforms

BeeBEEP is a secure (encryption based on Rijndael Algorithm, AES) peer to peer office messenger. You can talk and send files with all your colleagues inside a local area network such of an office, home or internet cafe without a server. BeeBEEP works also with VPNs. This serverless application is indispensable in all those places where privacy and security an essential requirement. For more info visit: https://www.beebeep.net

Tox is a peer to peer (serverless) instant messenger that focuses on security and privacy. In today's world where digital surveillance is rampant, Tox offers users a communication software alternative that's free from prying eyes and ears, and is, quite literally free and without advertising. Tox comes with all the great features you'd expect from an instant messenger application, including voice calls, video calls, file sharing and screen sharing. Everything done on Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries so you can be assured of completely private conversations. It also has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data. There are no corporate interests, no hidden agendas-- just simple, secure and easy to use messaging.

P2PChat is a instant messenger based on Java, JavaFX and direct IP connections.

IXSF Messenger is a java-based messenger with file transfer option. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4 or higher is required. This application is built in two parts - server and client. Server part serves client's requests.

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This is a Instant Messenger for mobile(j2me enabled), Currently Supporting Jabber protocol.

MulticastCommunicator is a multicast-based peer-to-peer instant messenger, which allows rapid file distribution, text chat and data exchange within a multicast group, e.g. a LAN. It is written in Java and uses an easily-extensible message chain concept.

SimplissIM is a simple instant messenger for local networks where people want to chat, not tweak their software settings. Automatic presence, no server needed, no list of contact to maintain (people appear automatically), seamless file sending...

ZIM-Pro - A P2P Instant Messenger based on Jxta Technology. Its features: Search for users by key words and location and add to contact list. Secure Messaging, Chatting, and File sharing, Invite offline users through E-mail, Message archiving, etc...

An Instant Messaging App which utilizes the newly released facebook.com developer API (developers.facebook.com) to merge Instant Messaging with the facebook.com community experience.

This is a java based LAN messenger with file transfer support, chat and even a simple LAN game