
Chat 2.1 exhibits high instability, requiring numerous daily reboots on a modestly busy chat. Chat 2.1 has not been updated in over two years (July 1994 was the latest), nor will the author(s) provide tech support in any form. That said, even as a paid registered user, I cannot recommend this software. Anyone with a telnet connection can easily log on and master the basic commands in minutes. Looking forward to updated documentation." Works by making your Mac a telnet server, with incoming telnet connections automatically directed to it. And it allows up to five people to chat simultaneously. Does not allow split screen, although some people do prefer the line by line back and forth of chat style. "Chat is excellent and fairly easy to use, with a nice interface. I moved from NJ to NC last year, and every Friday I would set up the Chat program, and my friends would telnet in and we'd all chat for hours . . . was a BIG help in reducing long distance bills." " a really a great way to keep in touch with people.
