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Chax

Chax - 1.4

add tabs & other enhancements to iChat

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All Time: (4.7)
Version 1.4: (5.0)
Selected Version: 1.4
Release Date: 2006-03-26
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 1.4): 2,648
Downloads (all versions): 5,993

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Product Description:

Chax is a collection of minor modifications and additions that make using Apple's iChat more enjoyable. Some major features include:


Full feature list

  • Tabbed chats, keeping all messages together in one window
  • Auto-accept text chats, skipping new message notification window
  • Unread message notifications in the dock
  • Growl notifications for new messages
  • Customizable contact list fonts
  • Animated user icons
  • Automatically reconnect when disconnected
  • Auto-accept file transfers
  • Always on top for windows, including video chats
  • Use Address Book nicknames instead of full names
  • Warning before messaging mobile users
  • Custom auto-reply message
  • Save custom window position for each contact
  • Activity window logs status changes of other users
  • Built-in log viewer
  • Properly use ICQ accounts without sending HTML formatting
  • Many more, please see the full feature list

What's new in this version:

  • Blocking a user from the contact list works again
  • Printing from a tab works
  • Fixed an instance where a tab could possibly get stuck on the “user offlineâ€Â? state
  • Receiving a new chat when using tabs with the deminiaturize notification option works properly now
  • Updated Norwegian localization readded

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

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

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Version 1.4:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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Chax Commentaryneeds at least 10.5 - Version: 2.2.2, 11/1/2009 06:44AM PST

hutleytj
When I try to install it, I get the message "incompatible system version, needs at least 10.5 to run", and I am running 10.6.1, so what is the problem, exactly ? Do we need a Snow Leopard patch ? Is there an update in the pipeline ?
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Chax Commentarywasn't there a Chax for 10.4? - Version: 2.1.2, 5/14/2008 06:26AM PST

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sherab108
Am I remembering wrong? Thought I saw it a while back.

I have 10.4.11 and would like to get it if it were available.

Thanks
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Chax Usage TipBest feature: auto accept Screen Share by name - Version: 2.1.2b2, 4/14/2008 06:41AM PST

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sequoia
One of the most overlooked features in Chax is the ability to auto-accept Screen Share, specifically set to certain other users (like just yourself).

Where could this be handy? If you travel with a laptop and suddenly realize that you need a file from your home Mac, it's now easy. Just keep your home Mac on, and then from your hotel in Bombay or Sydney or wherever, Screen Share into your home Mac. You can copy files over to you, print stuff from your home printer (for your partner to fax out, etc). It's just a dang cool feature.
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