I'm developing a instant messaging program that will be console based. I just want to use regular communication. There will be no need for any fancy features, and no file transfer. All it needs to do is handle text. I am running into problems when I look for documentation on how to communicate over the net using c++. Yes the code must be in c++. Yes there are thousands of messengers around but I am trying to wrote one just so I can learn how to 'talk' over the net using c++. Can anyone point me to an article that will give me a start? Aaron Cordova _________________________________________________________________ Want to check if your PC is virus-infected? Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963