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Project help needed.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 4:26 pm
by Sonic98
I need someone to help me design an instant messenger for my site. I want the client to be php and to connect to a mysql database. I need one that will alow me to use the database, table, and field names that I want to use. It needs to be easily configurable to the point where I can just plug in my host, database username, database user password, database tables, and field. I need one that can be easily integrated into my current site. It does not need to have a separate login or database elements from that which is already setup on my site. I need something where someone can basically click on on a link "open instant messenger" and opens the IM without them having to put in a username or password.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 4:33 pm
by evilcoder
OK, thats going to open your site to some bad abuse if people get a hold of the domain name.
If what i'm understanding is right, which is:
You want a PHP/MySQL driven IM service on your site which needs no login, people can just click a link and send an IM.
This already displays problems:
a) If there are no usernames, how do you know who to send an IM too?
b) People will abuse the hell of this and probably spam your database with crap.
So do you still want an IM system without Logining in?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 5:13 pm
by Sonic98
No, I want usernames, just not a seperate set of usernames just for the IM. I don't want to have one database of usernames for my IM and one for the site as a whole. I don't want it to be seperate from my main site. Right now when someone logs in to my site they have access to message board, chat, and news. But every IM script Ive seen on the net, you have to setup a database just for it and you can specify what database name, table names, and fields you want.
I can deal with an IM that has a database different from my main site if it has some lines in it that checks to see if the username is in the main databse. For instance if I put in username eviilcoder it checks for evilcoder in the main database rather than in the IM database, and everything else is done in the IM database. My main point is I don't want the IM login seperate from the main login. I don't want you to have to register for the IM only. Once you register for my site, I want you to have access to the IM.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 5:26 pm
by evilcoder
OK, what you can do is. Wen they signup for your site membership, place a bit of extra code into the signup script which immitates the username and password they gave you, and places it into your IM database.
Then, are you using Sessions or Cookies to store they details?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 5:29 pm
by evilcoder
How long can you wait to have this feature on your site? Because i'm coding from scratch the exact same system for my site, and i'm almost finished it, i'll be releasing it for free distribution when its done.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 5:42 pm
by Sonic98
I do not need it right away. I am currently learnng PHP and MYSQL, but most scripts I found are not easily configurable with currect databaes on your site. I want it but I'm not in a rush. I have avout 4 sites and I am trying to get all the membership under 1. So. I really don't have to have it until I get everyone signed up at the new site.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 5:58 pm
by evilcoder
If thats the case, i'm almost finished. Be about another 2 weeks.