Learn .NET network programming by writing your own chat application, and in the process, create a slick client-server application that supports simultaneous conversations with multiple clients. 

by Wei-Meng Lee

Writing networked applications is one of the most interesting aspects of programming. It is both rewarding and intriguing to see your applications successfully communicating over the network. In this first part of a two-part series on network programming, u will see how to build a chat application that works similar to MSN Messenger (or ICQ). Using the chat application, illustration of how network programming is done in .NET and the various challenges in building a multi-user chat application.

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