msn messenger

[an]

how can I start thinking in .net of how to make a programme like messenger
I.e window forms application but connected via the internet to chat... also
easy to install like that... notifications of versions is automatic.... my
previous experience in vb6 and new to vb.net

thanks

 

[James J. Foster]

For an example of a client application that interacts with the Microsoft IM
server, which is helpful in learning sockets, messages, and the
communication layer of your application, take a look at this site:

http://www.devhawk.net/projects/messenger.aspx

Notifications can be handled by web services, and having the client app
periodically poll for new versions.