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BitWise IM - 1.7.3

encrypted cross-platform P2P IM/voice/file sharing

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All Time:	(3.7)
This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	1.7.3
Release Date:	2007-06-24
License:	Freeware
Downloads (this version):	3,201
Downloads (all versions):	21,569

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Product Description:

BitWise is a cross-platform, interoperable and secure IM service with the same features and interface on Windows, Linux and OS X. Features include voice chat, file transfer, file sharing, "tabbed" chats, whiteboards, logging, URL history, full unicode support, offline messaging and more. Because your security and privacy are paramount, we don't give or sell any user information to anyone, and you are in control of who has your user name.

What's new in this version:

Added preference to automatically open the whiteboard when new content is drawn by the other party.
BitWise Routing server is notified when LAN IP address changes.
Pro Only: User search is correctly removed when user search right is not set.
Security: User search is correctly removed when user search right is not set.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (Universal)

Feedback Summary:

This Version:
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Excellent security product - Version: 1.7.2, 11/3/2006 02:49PM PST

Burbank

I've been using the free version for a while and I really like it. I just paid $25 (a one time fee) for the Plus version for extra security. The best endorsement for this product I've seen is that it was discussed and praised in the infamous "Security Now" PodCast.

Dang - Version: 1.7B3, 12/12/2005 06:03PM PST

(1 of 5 users found this comment useful)

Hockpooh777

This is a really great idea, but so far that's all it is. Me and a bunch of online buddies have been trying to get the calling part working. The only thing that looks like it works well is the text chat. I don't know how the rest works, but it was too much wasted time on the last two versions. I think I'll wait a year and then maybe they can get a grip. Maybe they will have better directions or something. Do they try their own applications out before posting them ? It sure doesn't seem like it.

great app - Version: 1.0.2, 7/7/2004 11:24AM PST

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zorgaliscious

been having it run all day, and no problems whatsoever. The only IM app that has managed to do file transfer (up and down) through my company's massive firewalls.

The whiteboard works, but despite great controls, your drawing skills will not improve.

The feeling that conversations and any data (whiteboard included) are encrypted without having to mess around with complicated options and setup is a massive plus. It's very very easy to use.

It's free to register and use, and it's stable.

Only comment may be the icons and interface. Nonetheless there are alternative themes one can download.

Does what it says it does and does it well. Would be nice to see video/audio chat in future versions.