Vayala is a chat client for developers with versatile functionality.
After adding the Eclipse view, users will be connected to their colleagues. Apart from the basic chat functionality, users can also exchange files and graphics using the software. It is important to note that Vayala is currently still in development and there are no stable releases yet. However, preview versions are occasionally published.
Linux users can check out the subversion trunk and run it inside Eclipse. The plugin development is still not complete.
Some key features of Vayala include zero administration chat client, no server required, multicast file transmission, easy drag and drop of images and URLs, integration into Eclipse, and visualization via the browser. Users can also easily change their skin or theme using HTML/CSS.
The new release of Vayala incorporates various improvements including tray icon support for Windows 2000, Bubble text which is no longer HTML'fied, configuration that can be printed to the chat window, and changing the configuration now with availability without restarting. Status will be displayed and is editable, and a problem with the Win2k browser widget where source is displayed has been fixed. The starter icon is now displayed, and the tray menu now provides "active" and "busy" options to change users' status.
In conclusion, Vayala is an excellent and must-have software for developers looking for an easy way to connect with their colleagues. Its functionalities are great, and it is easy to use, with improvements being made regularly.
Version 0.1.3: N/A