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Trillian Basic
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Basic Messaging
File Transfers
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Audio Chat
Video Chat
iChat AV Compatible
What is Serverless IM?
Serverless IM is powered by Apple's Rendezvous protocol. Rendezvous enables automatic discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP networks. Within the context of Trillian, Rendezvous allows two Trillian users on the same LAN (within a company's firewall, for example) to communicate without the need for any instant messaging servers. Also known as zero-configuration networking, Rendezvous uses industry standard IP protocols to allow devices to automatically find each other without the need to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. Rendezvous is an open protocol, which Apple has submitted to the IETF as part of the ongoing standards-creation process.
Can I use this to transfer files?
Yes.
What do I need to setup a Serverless IM network?
Any number of computers on the same LAN running Trillian or iChat AV can communicate over Rendezvous. Currently, Rendezvous does not work across subnets within a LAN, so every participant will need to be within the same LAN.
