[kyrnel]

I am actually trying to stick with a java client-server app that doesnt rely on an outside IRC server.
I know you can hack the way that a chat room integrates into your board making it like a forum. That way Whos Online displays who is in the chat room (at least until the timeout expires).
But I want to take this a step further and allow members to continue browsing while they chat.
So I am planning on giving them an option to display the chat room in a separate window or in a frame allowing them to continue browsing while still in chat.

This would require a plug-in specifically designed to work with the chat room in order for me to display who/how many members are currently chatting.

I know Real Chat does this, but I am trying to find a cheaper solution than $500 if possible.
I sent an email to Sigma Chat a week ago asking if their software supports this functionality but they never replied. I am assuming not since there is no mention of it anywhere.

Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and pay the $500 for Real Chat.