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Java Applet Instant Messenging

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:56 am
by The Monkey
Hello there,

After searching on Google for some time, I haven't come up with anything better than a "Hello World" example with Java. What I'm interested in doing is setting up a system on my website that allows users to private message each other: A global chat room is not wanted, I only want users to be able to instant message each other via the website. Don't ask me to explain my reasons, it's a long story.

Anyway, does anybody know of any forums or tutorials that would at least point me in the right direction? I've looked at the Java syntax, and it isn't that scary. I'm more than willing to get my hands dirty and program this function myself. I'd rather, actually, for the experience.

Would you all mind pointing me to some good resources and message boards related to what I'm contemplating?

- Monkey

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:22 am
by kettle_drum
Try looking at the source for some java IRC applets as that should have a lot of stuff that you would need to have - just need to change the socket connection/protocol from irc to using your server.