messaging over networks

[vbAlex]

hi

i programmed a network chat.
two programs, on one computer, and they are both started from this one computer (over network, and the other local.) the messages are written in ONE file, and the programm updates the file every 2 seconds.

it work, but the system seems to hang up....

is there a function (api or something similar...), which is able to send messages (strings) over networks and to recieve them (to write them in a text box.....)

please help...

thanx

vbAlex

p.s.: how to put the smilies in here? and how to make the font bold or italic or ... ?
(in this forum)

[Serge]

You can use Winsock control that comes with VB. If you search the Help file, you would find a great example on how to create a chat program. If you still would have problems, let me know and I'll guide you through.


Regards,

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[vbAlex]

thanx. i'll test it in the next days....

[Braz]

There is a OCX that can help you. http://www.microsyscoms.com/activex/winpopup.htm