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A non-game related program, Yap! is meant for sending messages and/or .WAV
files to other computers using this software. When the target PC receives a .WAV
file it will immediately play it for the recipient (a good way to annoy someone).
Some command line switches:
- -a: Allows you to send anonymous messages
- -s: Creates the main dialog with recessed buttons (static edge)
This software sends out a UDP broadcast to find other PCs on your LAN that are
also running this software. It then fills in the "Target Computer" list box
with those PCs' names and IP addresses so you can easily select who to send a
message to.
When a message arrives, if it is marked as "Urgent" it will be displayed
immediately. Otherwise, it will be minimized and will "ding" (if there is a
default sound set in your sounds properties) and flash on the Windows task bar.
We use this software at work as a way
to speak with one another when we don't need an immediate response.
NOTE: Since this software uses TCP/IP, it can send messages accross the
internet. However, you must know the target computer's IP address to do this.
This software doesn't log into a server so there is no way to know who is
using this software outside of your own LAN. When you specify an IP not in
the "Target Computer" list and you successfully send a message to it, it will
be placed in list so you can send other messages without having to enter the
IP again.
Here is a screen shot:

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