Qnext
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| Qnext | |
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 Screenshot of Qnext 3.0 |
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| Developed by | Qnext Corp. |
| Latest release | 3.0.6 / 2008-05-20 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac |
| Genre | Unified Communication, broadcasting and sharing[1][2] |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.qnext.com |
Qnext is a instant messenger with P2P (P2Web)[3] broadcasting capabilities which allows users to share files and communicate with email and instant messaging contacts,[4] Voice over IP, video conferencing, multiple instant messaging protocols. It is cross-platform,[5] compatible with Mac,[6] Microsoft Windows, and Linux.[7]
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[edit] Communication
Qnext communication capabilities include; all user IM and Email contacts in one place, 8-way VoIP,[8] 4-way Video Conferencing,[9] a multiprotocol instant messaging application that supports Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, IRC and MSN, drag and drop file transfer of any size, remote access to PC and shared applications, with P2P (P2Web) broadcasting.[10][11]
[edit] Technology
Qnext uses Java,[12] Service delivery platform, Hybrid P2P and Peer2Web (web 2.0) technology[13] within a development environment (SDK’s) to create new services by 3rd party developers. All services are plug-ins to the Qnext core with a high security level.[14]
[edit] Features
- Multi-protocol instant messaging client for Windows Live Messenger (MSN), ICQ, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, and Jabber.[15]
- Multi-protocol file transfer support for Windows Live Messenger (MSN), ICQ, AOL and Yahoo! Messenger.
- Managing of hundreds of IM and Qnext peers in one integrated contact list.
- Import of email contacts from the most popular email web clients such as Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, AOL, Gmail, Mac.[16]
- Send emails directly from the Qnext IM window.
- Avatars support for images and animated GIF.
- Spellchecking for instant messages and IRC.
- Events notification, rich text, nudges, emoticons and fonts support.
- Multi-user Video conference and Audio conference directly from the IM window between Qnext users.
- Instant Streaming media (Music), Photo sharing and File Sharing from the IM window.
- SSL encryption for data and messaging between Qnext users.[17]
- Time-stamped messages and save and retrieve history.
- Media sharing[18]
- Voice chat
- Video conferencing
- Photo sharing[19]
- File transfer
- File sharing[20]
- Streaming media (Music)[21]
- Remote access to PC[22]
- Group text chat and Tagboard
- IRC
- Games[23]
[edit] See also
- Comparison of instant messaging clients
- Multiprotocol instant messaging application
- Application sharing
- Yahoo! Messenger#Compatible software
[edit] References
- ^ Qnext (Mac 3.0.5) (Dec 11, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Alan Stafford (May 31, 2006). The 100 Best Products of 2006. pcworld.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Qnext. answer.com (Mar 5, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Multiple Network Clients > Qnext. softonic.com (Feb 27, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Tom Venetis (Nov 26, 2004). Qnext aims for new IM hights. itworldcanada.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Chris Strachan. ADC Developer Pavilion Interview. developer.apple.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Mayank Sharma (May 23, 2007). Share files with friends while chatting using Qnext. linux.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Instant Messaging Qnext Use several IM services (plus VoIP, games, and photo and file sharing) in one window. pcworld.com (Jul 2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Brian Benzinger (Aug 24, 2005). Qnext - P2P that has it all. solutionwatch.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Preston Gralla (Oct 15, 2007). The 20 Downloads You Can't Do Without. pcworld.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ http://www.macobserver.com/article/2007/03/07.11.shtml. macobserver.com (Mar 07, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Barbara Krasnoff (Mar 17, 2005). Qnext and Trillian 3.1 Improve The IM Experience. networkcomputing.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Web 2.0 > Community/Chat Qnext (Oct 12, 2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Laura Blackwell (Jan 4, 2006). Instant Messengers Grow Up and Go to Work. PCWorld.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Comparison of instant messaging clients. search.com (Mar 29, 2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Alaron (Oct 25, 2006). PCMechanic – “Qnext”. pcmech.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Cade Metz (Dec 1, 2005). P2P Goes Private P2P for Work and Play. pcmag.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ John Martellaro (Mar 7, 2007). Qnext Releases Major Update of P2Web Sharing Software. macobserver.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Photo-Sharing Software. consumersearch.com (May 2006). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ David Kidd (Mar 9, 2006). “Qnext” review. pcauthority.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Qnext 3.0.4 Description.. softpedia.com (Jan 24, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Ionut Ilascu (Mar 14, 2007). Talk and Share. Remote computer access in an IM client?. pcworld.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Instant Messaging Qnext Use several IM services (plus VoIP, games, and photo and file sharing) in one window. pcworld.com (Jul 2005). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Qnext Forum
- Qnext Online Manual
- Qnext, pcworld.com, Jul 2005
- Review: Improve The IM Experience, informationweek.com, Mar 16, 2005
- Ratings and Reviews of Instant Messaging Services., homeofficereports.com
- Comparison of instant messaging clients., www.reference.com
- Instant Messaging Comparison Table., mmg.channelwood.org
- Instant Messaging., compareim.com
