What is Net Send?
Net Send command is a messaging service provided by Microsoft allows users to sends messages to other users, computers, or messaging names on the network. Messenger Service should be started on user's computer.
How does Net Send command work?
1) The syntax of the Net Send command
net send {name | * | /domain[:name] | /users} message
2) The third party Net Send application.
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What other programs can be used to exchange messages?
| Net Send command/third party application Disadvantages | BigAnt LAN instant messengerAdvantages |
| Messaging service required | Setup LAN messenger takes less than 5minutes |
| Cannot show user availability | View user availability clearly |
| Message length limited | No limit of message length, font, extra emoticons |
| Complex net send command that inconvenient for everyone | User-friendly interface, no learning curve; Start conversation in one click |
| Only for Windows XP and Home edition | Support all Windows OS, even the latest Win 7 |
| Security and privacy concerns | All data transmitted are strongly encrypted |
Spam or useless information maybe distributed |
Guards against viruses and other network security risks |
| No reliable message delivery system | View message delivery status in real time; New message arriving alert |
| Cannot view others' reply in real time | Fast, instant response |
| Lack of administration | Everything is under IT department's control |
| No group chat/chat room | Support multiple chat in the same chat window |
| Cannot transfer file | Exchange file or folder easily |
| No centralized data storage | Centralized data/history message storage |
| Basically send message/notification to all/selected users | Professional bulletin message board; |