instant-messaging

Looking for easy Instant Messaging protocol for own IM-server/service in in Java

I am thinking of implementing an easy Instant Messaging server in Java, but I don't want to create yet another protocol, but instead use an already simple IM-protocol. But I don't know which protocol I should use. The reason Why I want to use an already existing IM-protocol, is that I would like my 'users' to be able to use their own cl...

A pre-coded web-based client that can connect to OSCAR/AIM and/or GCHAT that I can host on my web server?

Does anyone know of a readymade web-based client that I can host on my personal web server to be able to connect to AIM? I guess I'm looking for more of a solution like gmail-lite (a php coded client that connects to gmail, hosted on your web server) but for instant messaging. Please help, thanks! ...

How does an IM service such as "digsby" works?

I would like to create an IM that includes Facebook chat, I've been looking around for sometime but I haven't been able to find out how can this be done. How do services such as "Digsby" manage to do this? I mean, since there's still no API for it (or none that I've found for that matter) and Facebook Connect, doesn't permits this functi...

OpenSource Instant Messaging APIs

Hi, I want to create my own IM and I'm searching an open-source IM APIs. What do you think is the best open-source IM APIs. And what good front end to use? Thanks. ...

best java jabber client library

What good/bad experiences do you have with java jabber libraries? ...

What interesting links do you have on Meebo?

What interesting links do you have on Meebo's architecture? From Meebo's Wikipedia entry: Meebo is an Ajax-based in-browser instant messaging program which supports multiple IM services, including Yahoo! Messenger, .NET Messenger Service, AIM, ICQ, MySpaceIM, Facebook Chat and Jabber; it is based on the free and open ...

Jabber-net integration

Hello All, I'd like to ask your help regarding having a Google Talk Bot that will communicate with my code on my server. I have downloaded Jabber-Net from code.google.com, but the examples there are not enough... I am new to these technologies, and have no clue about: How will client arrive to my server? where should I change [if any...

How do I create a chat server that is not driven by polling?

I have created a simple chat server that is driven by client polling. Clients send requests for data every few seconds, and get handed any new messages as well as information about whether their peer is still connected. Since the client is running on a mobile platform (iPhone), I've been looking for ways of getting rid of the polling, w...

Monitoring Instant Messages in GTalk with .NET

How can I monitor instant messages received on gtalk using .NET? Basically, I need to run a program upon receiving the arguments as instant message from a particular google id and pass the result back to the sender. Is it possible to do it? EDIT: I can have gtalk running on both machines (sort of client and server). ...

IM Proxy settings in app.config

I'm writing a chat application for google talk using XMPP in .NET (with agsXMPP.dll library). The chat application's login fails in my office because there is a specific proxy for IM. How to explicitly specify the proxy details. Can it be done in app.config? My gtalk settings which works fine for gtalk: Host:improxy Port:8085 Proxy requ...

What TCP protocols are usable for client to client communication?

Manytimes clients ask for features like instant messaging (IM) and other client-to-client (P2P) communication for their web apps. Typically how is this done in normal web browsers? For example I've seen demos of Google Wave (and Gmail) that are able to IM from a regular browser. Is this via HTTP? Or does XmlHttpRequest (AJAX) provide the...

How would you make an instant messenger program for a websites userbase?

I have a social network site similar in design to a myspace/facebook type community, I am using php/mysql on a LAMP setup. I have always wanted to possibly have my own instant messenger that would go on a user's PC similar to AIM that would work with my site, meanning a buddylist in the program would consist of users on my site and als...

How do I test my TCP protocol app?

When creating apps that interface on various TCP protocols (apart from HTTP), we need to test our app and how it communicates with a real server. Now typically with shared hosting you can't install any low level service to talk protocols like POP3, IMAP for email, SIP or XMPP and for instant messaging. So are there "test" servers that ...

Enabling group chat under openfire and jaxl

Hi, I have openfire 3.6.3 installed on my server. I am using jaxl library for creating bots. Everything is working fine. Now i want to enable group chat. I have created a room under group chat header in openfire admin panel. But i am not sure how to make it workable. Please guide me Thanks ...

android IM CLIENT not working on emulator

i am not able to test im client application on emulator...any help in this regard...? ...

No response from sever on external IP in client-server IM app.

Hey guys, I'm following a tutorial @ http://www.geekpedia.com/tutorial239%5FCsharp-Chat-Part-1---Building-the-Chat-Client.html to try and gather the basics of networking. For those not wanting to hit the jump, it's a quick tut demonstrating how to program a simple client-server-model chat application. When I try and run the code in the...

open source instant messenger?

Hello everyone, I am using VSTS 2008 + ASP.Net + Forms Authentication + .Net 3.5 + IIS 7.0 + C# to develop a Web Application. I want to add web based instant messenging feature to my web application (using Forms authentication), I just need very basic features, like text based message, user presence status, etc. I want to know whether ...

Ajax Chatting - JMS

Is there a decent open source spring-JMS (or else) messaging project? Objective: to be used on a website for a facebook-like chatting functionality ...

How to create a bot for gtalk that search for online help Java?

I have idea that for people who use gtalk especially for developers, how to write a bot that recieve question from one developer and ask other online developers for help based on their programming skills? Bot added by the user to gtalk and user will gave his/her skills at first time Then if someone ask a question application will sear...

Is it to possible create a simple chat facility using XMPP with Google App Engine?

I would like to create a web IM chat system using Google App Engine using XMPP possibly. It would allow users of a social network to talk with each other. Is this possible using GAE? I haven't used GAE before. Does anybody know of any good examples/code which I could look into to get started? ...