DKMessenger is a complete peer-to-peer communications solution for personal
or business use. DKMessenger provides a wide range of features, such as text
messaging, video, audio, application sharing and file transfer. While the user
interface is simple and intuitive, it is also highly configurable and allows
for a wide range of connectivity options. What sets DKMessenger apart is its
ability to deliver and receive audio and video from multiple sources at the
concurrently. This means that you can chat with you mom in New York and your
brother in Chicago at the same time. The number of concurrent connections
is only limited by your available bandwidth.
DKMessenger has taken the best features out of todays popular messengers
and rolled them all into one program. Multi-user videoconferencing (with audio),
a collaborative whiteboard, and application sharing are all seamlessly integrated
into the DKMessenger program. Instead of relying on a combination of several
programs for an online meeting, now only one is required: DKMessenger.
DKMessenger Key Features
DKMessenger has several key features that set it apart from the
rest of the messengers out there. Peer-to-Peer communications provides
fast and efficient data transfer. Multi-user videoconferencing
once restricted to expensive software and hardware configurations is now
available from the desktop. The collaborative DKMessenger AppExchange and Whiteboard features let users present and share ideas with other
users easily in real time. Groups and encryption are used to provide privacy and security.
Peer-to-Peer Communications
Unlike MSN, Yahoo! and other messengers, DKMessenger is a peer-to-peer
communications system. These other messengers route all data through their
own servers. This not only slows the transmission of data between users,
but also infringes on privacy, as companies such as Microsoft or Yahoo!
have the opportunity to screen the text and images sent. Peer-to-peer
systems connect one computer directly with another via the Internet.
Data is sent directly to the receiving computer. This not only speeds
transmission, but also enhances personal privacy (Note that firewalls
and network configurations must be considered when using peer-to-peer
systems).
Multi-user Videoconferencing
DKMessenger provides full multi-user videoconferencing capabilities with concurrent
audio and video streams to and from all users in the conference. Unlike Microsofts
NetMeeting, the number of users that can participate is limited only by the network
bandwidth. It works particularly well on internal LANs or high-speed corporate
networks. DKMessenger also supports Full Screen Mode, which is ideal for
one-on-one meetings.
DKMessenger Whiteboard
The Whiteboard is an ideal tool for supplementing videoconference sessions.
All users in a conference can view, edit and manipulate data on the Whiteboard.
It works just like a whiteboard in a conference room. The Whiteboard promotes
collaboration and sharing of ideas. It has a simple yet powerful toolset that lets
you present ideas and concepts fully. The Whiteboard is ideal for sharing pictures,
creating compelling online presentations, brainstorming sessions, collaborative art,
distance learning or just having fun!
Application Sharing
Application sharing is a feature unique to DKMessenger. This feature permits
you to share the screen of any application running on your computer or the whole
desktop. You can share a web page, PowerPoint presentation or Word document across
the Internet! Application Sharing provides the flexibility to share with one or more
users.
Groups
Groups are used in DKMessenger to provide places where people of like interests
can communicate. When you are in a group, you can see all the other users that are
in that group in the user list. These users are available for messaging. Groups come
in two flavors: Public Groups and Private Groups.
All users can enter or join any Public Group. Private Groups, however, have
restricted access. Private Groups are created with a key. The key is a text string
the user must enter to gain entry to the group. While any user can enter a Private
Group, they must have the correct key. Private Groups are ideal for online meetings
or other occasions where only selected users are allowed to participate.
Message Encryption
DKMessenger provide optional encryption for all messages. This DKMessenger
supports Local Key & Server Key encryption mode. In Server Key mode the encryption
key is retrieved from the DKMessenger server; the more secure Local Key mode requires
identical keys to be present on all machines that are messaging.
Conclusions
DKMessenger is a feature-rich peer-to-peer instant messaging system. It has an easy
to use and intuitive interface, while still delivering a high degree of control over
the program. It offers many unique features not available in todays popular messenger
clients, such as peer-to-peer communications, multi-user desktop videoconferencing,
and groups. The Whiteboard and Application Sharing provide a powerful platform for
online collaboration. Message encryption allows secure transmission of messages.
DKMessenger is the perfect messaging solution for personal or business use.