hi all, is DOS the best tool to write window messaging codes? what i want to achieve is as following 1) two users logged in from different location for example at www.some.co 2) they would be able to see each others status 3) they will have an option with the status to send an instant message 4) on click, little window will appear for entering your message. on submit/send, other user will receive it Thanks, Sajjad

Under DOS, why not write some DOS messaging codes for DOS?

There is no DOS in XP so you can only use Command Prompt commands... try the XP forum?? http://www.ss64.com/nt/

Try IP messenger (Its FREE) http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~VZ4H-SRUZ/ipmsg-eng.html or Try Turbonote+ (Freeware) http://www.turbonote.com/TBNINTRO Both works in Windows Environment. No need of DOS Both keeps an icon in system tray which is very handy. Niko