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Re: Computer to Computer chat

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On Saturday, December 20, 2008 5:05:42 PM UTC-6, Pongs wrote:
> Hello, I have just started understanding WinSock and I'm wondering how
> to make a program talk to another computer through the internet? I
> have the other's IP address, though both computers are on networks (I
> couldn't seem to get any example codes to work with my computer, I
> think it was because of the router...) I know the port that I will be
> talking through and listening on. I just want this program to send
> simple messages that will be understood on the other side. i.e
> let p! = program 1
> let P2 = program 2
> 
> P1 -> P2: msg = TALK
> P2 -> P1: msg = CONFIRM
> P1 -> P2: msg = Hello there
> P2 -> P1: msg = CONFIRM
> 
> I have been able to work with the inet (sorry if I am getting the
> names wrong), I was using other code that would listen through a
> certain number of ports and then when it got a connection listen to
> it..but this code needed to be excepted by their firewall, if I only
> listen to one port will the firewall stop me? if I listen on a certain
> port will the firewall block me (the firewall is just normal windows
> XP firewall, and set on medium). Though I know that the answer will
> very because of the lack of information, so please ask questions, and
> send examples. I program in C/C++ and am learning MFC, and will be
> open to the idea of DirectPlay if it is easier to use.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Jon

what is this i just want basic instruction on video chat................????

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