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kees2005
Sat 7th Jul '07, 6:22pm
What Chat Do you Use?
I am using an IRC based chat now and lots can't get on because of Java permissions and browser issues.

Looking for a better chat program to use that is VERY SECURE.

Lots use Flashchat but I recall awhile back it being exploited so it worries me. Is it secure now?

greetings Kees

http://www.******************
zhaoke
Sat 7th Jul '07, 10:28pm
The simplest is to use an IRC client with SSL enabled. for example, MIRC+SSL


What Chat Do you Use?
I am using an IRC based chat now and lots can't get on because of Java permissions and browser issues.

Looking for a better chat program to use that is VERY SECURE.

Lots use Flashchat but I recall awhile back it being exploited so it worries me. Is it secure now?

greetings Kees

http://www.******************
dkon26
Sat 7th Jul '07, 11:33pm
Flashchat works pretty good. Its only 5 bucks so you cant go wrong. Go to tufat.com. It also integrates into VB so your users only have to click a link to get on with their forum username. You could also use RealChat but its expensive and you'll need java (which you obviously have) and ssh access on your server. I have worked on sites for a long time using flashchat and only had one issue about a year ago. Just make sure you chmod your files and your golden!
Joe Gronlund
Sat 7th Jul '07, 11:41pm
I use mIRC
dkon26
Sun 8th Jul '07, 12:33am
mIRC is good. I should have posted before that if you have a large board and expect a lot of chatters, flashchat may not work well unless you have a virtual dedicated or dedicated server. It does consume mysql when you have a lot of chatters. 200+ chatting at the same time.
TheComputerGuy
Sun 8th Jul '07, 3:57am
flashchat for my server...I have less than 20 users in it...but I know flashchat has connection part.

I keep my flashchat updated all the time. I also disable file uploads to prevent the exploits in the future.
dkon26
Sun 8th Jul '07, 4:25am
flashchat for my server...I have less than 20 users in it...but I know flashchat has connection part.

I keep my flashchat updated all the time. I also disable file uploads to prevent the exploits in the future.

Yep. File uploads could be a problem but with less than 200 users, you shouldnt have much of a problem on a decent "shared" hosting account. The only thing I could see is maybe the host getting upset by the cpu usage. But even less than 100 shouldnt be a problem for anyone.