Java SE (Java Platform, Standard Edition)

Hi,

I am using tomcat container. my webapplications is using jsps/servlets based on struts frame work.

i want to introduce chat functionality through applets.

can any one please let me know the requirements, design to develop a chat application?

The application should support unicast as well as multicast. There need not be any authentication for chatting.

My idea is the user should give a tag to enter a room. once he gives the tag, he should enter a general room. where the message posted by the user should be visible to all other users in the room. the user should also be able to send private messages to the users.

please help me in building this application using jsp/applets.


Thanks in advance