Need to host a Chat Server on the web
Hi,
I've created a simple chat application, but the server I created needs to be run on a machine, its got the main method in it.
The client side is working fine, I've packaged it up as a jar file and got it signed so that i can use it as an applet on my website.
The problem is that the server needs to be running 24/7 in order for it to accept connections from clients, but I want to put everything on a web hosting site, is there anyway I can do this?
Thanks
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Mozy420
Mozy420
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Mozy420a] at [2007-10-3 6:11:40]

Yes, you can. But it depends on your agreement with the hosting provider.
Basic service - not likely, you're too cheap!
Shared Host - most, you're in business.
Dedicated - 100% it's yours!
Your chat app will need to open port(s) on the host, and most providers only allow that from shared or dedicated accounts. For those, you will be paying more - that's how they make their moola.
Money is not an issue, thanks for the reply.I'm just wondering if my server is in a .bat file, will a web host allow me to run that?Or will i have to use JSP or something and code a brand new server?