Instant Messenger Server

[paulmc]

Hi,

Im in the process of creating an Instant Messenging system for a Uni project. I've found plenty of information/examples of the client and that side of it is pretty much sorted.
However im struggling to find any resources on the server side of things. Im aiming to replicate MSN Messenger as closely as possible. If you guys know of any good websites/code examples i'd be very grateful.

Cheers,
Paul

[dglienna]

Welcome to the forums!

Take a look in the Code Bank, Wokawidget has posted a complete MSN clone, with the source code included. It is in his suite.

[Pino]

I'm assuming you dnt wnat to connect to the msn network though which is what wokas code does.

DG read the post

Anywasy as for the server what kind of information are you looking at getting? I've created several over the years not completed them all but I should be able help.

Pino

[paulmc]

no, im not wanting to connect to the MSN network. The idea of my project is to re-create the MSN setup, and add a few adjustments that i've come up with. As far as i can see the client would remain virtually the same (or as close as i can get), while the server will do everything it does just now + a few minor extras.
At the moment i really have no idea how the server works, so im basically just looking for anything to help understand how the server does what it does(ie. websites, books, sample code....anything!).

Cheers,
Paul

[Pino]

if your using winsock bets place you can go is.

www.winsockvb.com

for your application you will need the follwoing guides.

http://www.winsockvb.com/article.php?article_id=19
http://www.winsockvb.com/article.php?article_id=18
http://www.winsockvb.com/article.php?article_id=26


any questions ask me,

I assume your using vb6 and winsock.

let me know if not

[paulmc]

Yeah, im using VB6. Thanks for the links.

Paul