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Openfire vs SambaBox

A side-by-side look at Openfire and SambaBox. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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SambaBox

SambaBox

Network & Admin

SambaBox is an open source network file sharing and print sharing software suite that allows Linux/Unix systems to interoperate with Windows file and print sharing protocols. It is an easy way to share files and printers with Windows devices on a home or office network.

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