ChatSniff is user-friendly monitoring software for chatrooms.
ChatSniff is an effective software for Linux that is worth checking out if you're interested in monitoring networks for instant messages. All it takes is to run this user-friendly program that "sniffs" networks for AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and Jabber instant messages. In order to use the software, you need to have recent versions of python, python-gtk2, python-glade2, and tethereal. It is recommended that you use python-pyao (for sound) and gksu, but they are optional (the packages require them).
This recent release (version not specified) has introduced a few updates that include the software's movement to a single instance of tethereal, the removal of "any" device from device list, and a first-time case for network dev selection. Additionally, the software has undergone some major HIG/UI adjustments, the addition of a status bar, auto-start, and a toolbar. The code has undergone significant cleanup, the packet output has improved and so has the error dialog formatting. You'll also notice the addition of versioning to preferences, start/stop timestamps, and a help dialog that now reflects reality. Additionally, the ugly empty space above the first packet has now been gotten rid of, which makes for a much cleaner sniffing experience.
These improvements might seem minor, but overall, they all contribute towards making ChatSniff an even better software than it had been before. The program is certainly worth a try if you're looking for an easy to use and reliable instant message monitoring tool.
This recent release (version not specified) has introduced a few updates that include the software's movement to a single instance of tethereal, the removal of "any" device from device list, and a first-time case for network dev selection. Additionally, the software has undergone some major HIG/UI adjustments, the addition of a status bar, auto-start, and a toolbar. The code has undergone significant cleanup, the packet output has improved and so has the error dialog formatting. You'll also notice the addition of versioning to preferences, start/stop timestamps, and a help dialog that now reflects reality. Additionally, the ugly empty space above the first packet has now been gotten rid of, which makes for a much cleaner sniffing experience.
These improvements might seem minor, but overall, they all contribute towards making ChatSniff an even better software than it had been before. The program is certainly worth a try if you're looking for an easy to use and reliable instant message monitoring tool.
What's New
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