Best Chat Software with vb

[BigDave]

Hi All

I have been researching chat software to add into our site with vb ( currently have the lite version installed)

I see on the forum that there is an example of integrating jpilot with vb. I have also seen that java chat is not as desirable.

I have gone through a lot of the php chats, which have the advantage of easier integration, but they see slow lack good interfaces?

Any suggestions or ideas?

Thanks

Dave

[JohnM]

Definately IRC, with an optional java portal for users without an IRC client.

[MattR]

Java! DigiChat is GREAT!

[mjames]

Does DigiChat cost anything? I'm using the free QuickChat from quickchat.org right now.

[MattR]

DigiChat is a lot of money.

http://www.digichat.com/buyitnow.html

[Nicholas Brown]

Originally posted by MattR
Java! DigiChat is GREAT!

How can you say that Mat? Digichat is (client) resource hungry and way too much ca$h

[MattR]

Originally posted by Nicholas Brown




How can you say that Mat? Digichat is (client) resource hungry and way too much ca$h

I guess my computer doesn't mind? Although I have noticed that our users who have slower computers have a slightly more difficult time using it. It was purchased w/o my input so I didn't have the opportunity to explore different options but from a feature and stability standpoint I haven't seen many others that I like out there.

[wandrer]

I have always been partial to Eshare Expressions ( http://www.eshare.com/ ) because they support HTML, Javascript, Java, and IRC as methods to connect to the chat server. They are more expensive, but worth it. -- Although I did like what I see with digichat and will try and install it on Tuesday.

[Nicholas Brown]

Originally posted by wandrer
I have always been partial to Eshare Expressions ( http://www.eshare.com/ ) because they support HTML, Javascript, Java, and IRC as methods to connect to the chat server. They are more expensive, but worth it. -- Although I did like what I see with digichat and will try and install it on Tuesday.

I am thinking of buying eShare

[BigDave]

Good IRC Client

Originally posted by JohnM
Definately IRC, with an optional java portal for users without an IRC client.

Any suggestions on a good IRC Client that I can pass the defined vb username to through HTML?

Thanks

Dave

[wandrer]

I am thinking of buying eShare

We have a license for it and it is excellent. If the server ran under *nix, it would be the perfect chat solution.

[shri]

Jpilot works really well with IRC servers.

I've seen a couple of implementations which include "global.php" and then use the various bbuserinfo variables to configure the applet if a registered user logs on.

[h4p3]

Yep, someone already made one.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17866

[Haakon]

What about a chat that uses flash?
I think that it can be integrated and updated live on every php page.
Just a question, I`m not sure about this.

[evoir]

Um, didgichat has a hosted solution for up to 25 users -> $24.95 a month

not that much more for 5 users

http://www.digichat.com/hosting.html