Simple LAN chat and file transfer
use Pidgin and create a Bonjour account, it will find others on your LAN. If others don't show, go offline then Available to refresh LAN users. Be sure to install all dependencies for Pidgin
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It's been a while since I've used Pidgin. Is desktop instant messaging still a thing?
sure is, beats texting