chat server gui
 

hi,

I am doing an instant chat system using java client and server architecture. currently im implementing the server side of it. my question is:

Should i design a gui for the server side as well? if yes what kind of functionality should I include?

thanks

Re: chat server gui
 

I don't think that's necessary. Perhaps something console based with a bunch of parameters that can be passed in.

Re: chat server gui
 

Could come in handy as an optional feature, some sort of administrative console. But always provide a means to run a server on a headless machine.

Re: chat server gui
 

hi thanks for the reply everyone,

jwenting, what do you mean by headless machine?

thanks

Re: chat server gui
 

headless: no videocard/monitor

Re: chat server gui
 

oh k thanx.

Re: chat server gui
 

please help me to design a gui for my chat server?

Re: chat server gui
 

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