Anyone do much programming?

[Tipsy]

If so what's the best way to get two bits of software I'm writing to 'chat' to each other using IP's over either a LAN and/or the Internet? I basically just want to send simple commands and images between the two. A whole new area for me so just trying to find out where first to look to get started Only one of the bits of software will need to check for incoming connection requests if that helps any.

[grumpy]

first you have to define exactly what you want. Then you have several options. Java /c++ / vb / delphi . Just depends on what you want.

[Tipsy]

Not the language. I'm very happy in VB and fairly happy in c. Just never tried direct networking between PC's before so it's more that side of things ie the protocol etc to use.

[grumpy]

use the ip prot, is the most simple one.

You can use the sample in VB client software...its easy to modify to your needs, in my opinion. The sample comes with vb 4 / 5 /6

[Tipsy]

Thanks - that'll do. Just wasm't sure where to start as for some reason never had to do network stuff before.