Qnext is an 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] [edit] Communication Qnext communication capabilities include; all user Instant messaging 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, XMPP, 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 XMPP.
- Multi-protocol file transfer support for Windows Live Messenger (MSN), ICQ, AOL and Yahoo! Messenger.
- Managing of hundreds of Instant messaging 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.[15]
- 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.[16]
- Time-stamped messages and save and retrieve history.
- Media sharing[17]
- Voice chat
- Video conferencing
- Photo sharing[18]
- File transfer
- File sharing[19]
- Streaming media (Music)[20]
- Remote access to PC[21]
- Group text chat and Tagboard
- IRC
- Games[22]
[edit] See also [edit] References - ^ "Qnext (Mac 3.0.5)". December 11, 2007. http://qnext-mac.qnext-corp.qarchive.org/. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Alan Stafford (May 31, 2006). "The 100 Best Products of 2006". pcworld.com. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125706-page,13/article.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Qnext". answer.com. March 5, 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/qnext?cat=technology. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Multiple Network Clients > Qnext". softonic.com. February 27, 2008. http://qnext.en.softonic.com. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Tom Venetis (November 26, 2004). "Qnext aims for new IM heights". itworldcanada.com. http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/ComputerWorld/72690e1f-aedb-4ce6-814d-c5de8739a093.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Chris Strachan. "ADC Developer Pavilion Interview". developer.apple.com. http://developer.apple.com/business/pavilion/2007/qnext.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Mayank Sharma (May 23, 2007). "Share files with friends while chatting using Qnext". linux.com. http://www.linux.com/articles/62119. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Instant Messaging Qnext Use several IM services (plus VoIP, games, and photo and file sharing) in one window". pcworld.com. July 2006. http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23975-order,1-page,2-c,instantmessaging/description.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Brian Benzinger (August 24, 2005). "Qnext - P2P that has it all". solutionwatch.com. http://www.solutionwatch.com/193/qnext-p2p-that-has-it-all/. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Preston Gralla (October 15, 2007). "The 20 Downloads You Can't Do Without". pcworld.com. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,138368-page,3-c,utilities/article.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "http://www.macobserver.com/article/2007/03/07.11.shtml". macobserver.com. March 7, 2007. http://www.macobserver.com/article/2007/03/07.11.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Barbara Krasnoff (March 17, 2005). "Qnext and Trillian 3.1 Improve The IM Experience". networkcomputing.com. http://www.networkcomputing.com/showitem.jhtml?docid=1605qr-ims. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Web 2.0 > Community/Chat Qnext". October 12, 2006. http://www.tucows.com/software.html?t2=2815. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Laura Blackwell (January 4, 2006). "Instant Messengers Grow Up and Go to Work". PCWorld.com. https://www.pcworld.com/article/id,124187;page,1/article.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Alaron (October 25, 2006). "PCMechanic – “Qnext”". pcmech.com. http://pcmech.com/show/opensource/1030/. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Cade Metz (December 1, 2005). "P2P Goes Private P2P for Work and Play". pcmag.com. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1746470,00.asp. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ John Martellaro (March 7, 2007). "Qnext Releases Major Update of P2Web Sharing Software". macobserver.com. http://www.macobserver.com/article/2007/03/07.11.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Photo-Sharing Software". consumersearch.com. May 2006. http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/photo-sharing-reviews/fullstory.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ David Kidd (March 9, 2006). "“Qnext” review". pcauthority.com.au. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Review/35727,qnext.aspx. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Qnext 3.0.4 Description.". softpedia.com. January 24, 2008. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/File-Sharing/Qnext.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ Ionut Ilascu (March 14, 2007). "Talk and Share. Remote computer access in an IM client?". pcworld.com. http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/Qnext-Review-49440.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Instant Messaging Qnext Use several IM services (plus VoIP, games, and photo and file sharing) in one window". pcworld.com. July 2005. http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23975-order,1-page,2-c,instantmessaging/description.html. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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