Designed as a "net send" and WinPopup replacement, LanToucher Instant Messenger provides compatibility with Microsoft WinPopup (Windows 95/98/ME), Messenger service / 'net send' (Windows NT4/2000/XP/Server 2003) and Samba client (Unix/Linux). LanToucher Instant Messenger takes up minimal memory and network resources. Since LanToucher Instant Messenger can run in the background or your system tray while you work with other programs, it is not always in your face or covering them. The message window pops up when someone sends you a message, then you can read the message, reply to it and hit ENTER, or minimize the program and let it stay in the system tray. You can always restore the program by clicking the tray icon or pressing the CTRL+` keys at the same time. This will give you a better view of your contact list and other useful options. This is a very handy feature for multitaskers whose screens are cluttered with applications. Newer messages are placed in the bottom of the message history box of LanToucher Instant Messenger while the old ones go up. This is a great feature as it allows you to keep track of what has been said.