Need help building an instant messaging system with AJAX/PHP

[anatta]

Hi guys,

I am trying to add an instant messaging system to my website so that logged in member can chat one-on-one with other member on his/her contact list. I am aware that there are many of such free scripts that I can use but I would rather learn to do it myself. So, could anyone please tell me how to set it up or where the resources are.

[rakesh1]

Ajax Im chat can be used to fit your requirement. You can mail me on more details about how to install and configure.

My mail id is : rakesh.valiant@gmail.com

[gusblake]

Edit: I think I misunderstood your post - do you know PHP and MySQL already? If not then tizag.com has good tutorials to get you started.

[rajivp]

You may wish to try out php121 (www.php121.com) - Uses PHP and MySQL

I have integrated it with perl code, and seems to be working OK. It should be much simpler with PHP code. php121 has its own USER tables. You will need to have an entry for each of your subscriber in php121's user table or you can perhaps get php121 to use your subscriber tables.