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BillB:
Hi
Does anybody know of Windows(7) software which could act as a Chat client for Dropbox? By which I mean, it monitors a designated file (txt, xml?) in Dropbox on your local drive, pops up a notification from the system tray when it is modified, and sequentially displays entries, with some form of ID (name) against each entry.
I would have thought that many such applications have been made over the years for use on networks. In theory it ought to be a pretty simple program, but the only thing I have found so far is for Macs http://chatboxapp.com/
Suggestions welcome. :)
Jibz:
While possible, wouldn't it be simpler to use one of the already existing chat networks like irc, messenger, google/facebook chat?
BillB:
Probably so, if I subscribed to any of them. I try to minimise subscriptions and I am taken by ChatboxApp's promises:
* Use it for commenting and annotating files OR for simple project collaboration around folders with relevant files inside!
* It works offline and syncs whenever you're next online.
* Chatbox stores everything inside Dropbox. You don't need to register another account.
* It is FREE! It is simple. It just works!
But thanks for the suggestion, it may prove to be the best option, particularly if its the only option!
Bill
wraith808:
Interesting idea... I never have the time to follow through on these things, but if I do, I'll let you know.
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