Dispite the long time, I hope it is not too late. Plese download and test the program I am developing for LAN chat, called "batepapo" (chat, in Brazil). If you (or anybody else) improve it, please post the changes. http://www.arsoft-ap.com.br//fd456406745d816a45cae554c788e754/08dc2d813326fd8ac79eb734d96b56ff/batepapo.zip ...