Re: How to program very basic chat on PHP?

Hi Mig, to create something that behaves more like a true "chat", you need an active client side. For example, you could let a frame with the PHP be reloaded in a short interval. To create a real chat, you need a socket connection. The best solution would be Flash (which has great functions for that). Java is another option. Timo Am Sonntag den, 8. September 2002, um 12:05, schrieb M:

"Philip J. Newman" wrote:

You could create a scema, or module that is called with each page load, that checks for messages when the user is logged in. So when the message is stored into the databace, when the user loads the anypage while logged in it checks for new messages, and if the user has messages then the window pops up and the user can eather reply etc etc Phil

Hello Phil, your idea is interesting. I am evaluating it because it is not a true 'chat' (if user doesnt load any page he will never see incoming msg), but your idea is the only thing I have to this time. Thanks Mig