I am writing an app in VB 2008 express which I want to be able to send messages between as well as send commands. The messages will be simple text messages (basically IM). The commands will be coming from an xbox controller plugged into the pc and will be sent to the other pc then to the other xbox controller. (See my other thread http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...77#post3579077)

I have heard of Winsock in VB. Are there any alternatives or is this the best way of doing it? If so, what would you recommend?

Thanks
Chris