Program : myChat
Version : v1.18
Release : 27th SEP 2001
Author  : hUilaM
Web     : www.geocities.com/onghuilam/
Email   : huilam@pl.jaring.my
License : FREEWARE (Free for personal use)


Description
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myChat is a multi-clients chat program with nice graphical layout. it that allow future plug-in for game and utilities. 
myChat implement the client authentication and data encryption to ensure the communication security. myChat is able 
to work within LAN or over Internet. Blackjack & whiteBoard plug-in come default with this release.


Update
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* v1.18 - Bundled with real time voting
          plug-in, netVote.

* v1.17 - Bundled with Big2, A Hongkong
          cardgame.

* v1.16 - Prevent plug-in suddent close 
          that cause myChat crash.
        - Bundled with a new plug-in big2  !

* v1.15 - Fix plug-in host close detection
          bug.

* v1.14 - Added a popup menu for trayicon
          when user right click on it.

* v1.13 - change the limit of port range  
          from 5000-65535 to 1-65535. So
          that can easily bypass "some"
          firewall. hahaha....

* v1.12 - Added more control over tray icon.
          1) When new message arrive and tray
             icon blinking, mouse on tray icon
             to show the latest event in tooltips
             format.
          2) Single click on tray icon to stop 
             blinking. (Acknowledge the notify)

* v1.11 - Fixed connect to author option 
          message.
        - Added a timer check for file
          sending request.

* v1.10 - Synchronize windows caption after
          user changing name.

* v1.09 - Fixed window resize bug when restore
          from maximized window.

* v1.08 - Added minimize to system tray option.
        - Double Click on tray icon to restore
          myChat window.

* v1.07 - Icon blinking if new message arrived.

* v1.06 - Added suprise and cry icon.
        - Added "connect to author" under
          connection menu.

* v1.05 - Added Beep On Message option when 
          window is inactive. Under setting
          menu.
        - Able to convert back icon to text 
          when save dialog to text.
        - Added Malaysia Flag icon.

* v1.04 - Changed main menu "setting" shortcut
          from "Alt+S" to "Alt+E" so that
          "Alt+S" will remain as "SEND" message
          as in pressing <enter> after typed.
        - Added grin and malaysia flag icon.
        - Fixed ghost nick kill bug. Implemented
          2 way killing system, so that user cannot
          use old ver to eavesdrop chat ;)
           
* v1.03 - Fixed startup maximised problem
        - Fixed Lock screen bug

* v1.02 - Fixed private message history bug

* v1.01 - Changed timer event to prevent
          win98/95 hang after long period.


Limitation 
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1) myChat does NOT support firewall connection.
2) Only can do single file Sending per time.
3) Only can receive 1 file transfer per time.


Features
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1) Auto Copy to clipboard when chat dialog text 
   is highlighted.
2) Right Click on Nick List Column to get more 
   option.
3) Private Instant Message (PIM) system for 1-to-1
   message exchange. 
4) File Sending/Receiving supported.
5) Color text and icon message supported.
6) Dont need to install, unzip to a folder and use !
7) Word caching system, allow typed word to be repeated
   using <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys.
8) type "/help" OR click on ABOUT for more commands.


Comment/Bug Report
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  Direct to huilam@pl.jaring.my


* myChat is powered by hUilaM's wsHUB engine.