The need to share information, synchronize actions with other users of the local network is perfectly understandable and does not need any justification. Windows developers also understood this by introducing the messaging engine into the operating system. This option is far from the most convenient, but it has one indisputable advantage - it is always at hand.
Exchange of text messages on Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 systems is via the command line. To send a message to another machine, start the console and type the command: net send 192.168.1.5 message_text, where 192.168.1.5 is the IP address of the computer to which the message is sent (you can use the network name of the machine).
It may not be convenient for everyone to send messages in this way, in which case the followers of the graphical interface can go to Start> Settings> Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Computer Management (or run the command compmgmt.msc in the Start menu). In the snap-in that appears, select Action> All Tasks> Send a Console Message, and click the "Add" button to add the computers to the list of recipients.
Messages sent by Windows tools appear in the pop-up window. In this way, you can call a user who plays or watches a movie - the window of the incoming message will curtail almost any full-screen application.
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