Hi all.

Gary Kessler here, prodigal son of Bernie Kessler.

I agree with the observations about Java -- it is cool tool that is full of
security vulnerabilities. I recommend that people keep their browsers
Java-disabled unless they are at a known, safe site; it is just a reality of
cyberspace. Unfortunately, I also observe that most people will not turn Java on
and off reliably.

Another alternative to a Java Chat mechanism is IRC, or Internet Relay Chat. You
need a server, naturally, and the IRC port must be allowed at the router at each
of the sites wishing to participate. IRC information can be found on the Web, of
course; I believe that there's a bunch of info at Yahoo under the Internet
software category.

Good luck!

/gary kessler



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