Own Messenger System
So, you want your own messenger, eh? Read on and have fun.
Consider your options first.
Really, there are two types of systems for im. One is the cntralized server system, the other is the Peer to Peer (does not depend on centralized server). The former will make your comp a server.... and the latter will keep your network up, even if your comp is offline, based on the popularity of your IM... ie how many users are online to keep it up. I will explain both, part by part
You may like to have :
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A jabber server / XMPP based servers |
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IRC (Internet Relay Chat) |
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Yahoo messenger pro |
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MSN pro |
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And others (Like Microsoft Live and Lotus Sametime) |
Since I am a student, I will point out some free options:
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Jabber / XMPP based (Some are Open Source and BEST... believe me) |
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IRC Servers |
Click on those to explore more. But remember to read the PREREQUISITS first.
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