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Thanks for that one, it should help with this. I think that AIM is most likely going to be the hardest protocol to implement. If anyone else has any suggestions, I'm up for them!

Thanks for that one. Once I get to a computer that has Visual Studio 6 on it, I'll have a look at it. This looks like it will actually work now that I have something to reference.

It's probably a long shot, but maybe I'll contact Cerulean Studios and the creators of GAIM and ask nicely, lol. Fat chance of that one happening, especially for someone trying to build a free version of their program. Does anyone have any experience whatsoever with any of the IM server protocols? If so, I would be glad to have you help me in any way possible! Also, any more information regarding the protocols and/or security issues would be greatly appreciated.

That sounds like it might be a problem. I'd rather not have to break the law by hacking their security in order to make this program. Is it possible to include the actual IM program in the program, but have it so that the buddy list looks different + displays all of the program's buddies? I would like to make this program so that it has all of the major functions that trillian has. If this project is possible and when it is done, I will most likely add in connections to peer to peer servers and allow downloading of music, movies, games, etc. without all of the spyware that most P2P programs come with (KaZaa). I know that I have very high hopes for this program and that it will most likely take me and my team over a year to complete it, I feel that it is possible and the way will be found!

I had a feeling that this would end up being true. I have done research over the internet and have found the necessary protocols. To make the job easier, I have two friends that are willing to help me out on this project, one of which has experience with the AIM OCSCAR and Yahoo messenger protocol.

ok, I will do that. If anyone else has done any research on this, or would like to give input, feel free. Thanks much

I'm attempting to create an IM program in VB .net. I would like it to connect to the oscar.aol.com server. How would I do this? The program will also connect to the icq.com, messenger.hotmail.com, and scs.yahoo.com servers. I would like to provide all of the functions that AIM/MSN messenger/Yahoo messenger, etc. provide. By connecting to the servers, do I get these functions? If so, how would I call them up? If not, how would I put the functions in? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Much!