I have been writting ASP.Net sites for a couple of years for fun but have decided to have my first attempt at writing a desktop. The program is very simple and just hooks up to an existing web service to check for new posts etc.

Been surprised how easy it was to create to be honest. The one problem that I have is that whilst logging in the app takes a wee while. What is the easiest way to feedback to the user that the log in is happening and not that the program has hung (as it currently looks)?

Many thanks