How to implement a chat room using Jquery/PHP?

Question

I\'m looking to implement a chat room using PHP/Javascript (Jquery) with both group chat and private chat features.

The problem is how to continually update the inte

Answer 1

This looks promising! Might even be super easy to restyle :)

http://www.php-development.ru/javascripts/ajax-chat.php

Ajax Chat script in Javascript/PHP

Description

Ajax Chat is a light-weight customizable web chat software implemented in JavaScript and PHP. The script does not require Java, Flash, or any other plugins.

Features

• Public and private chat.
• Login as a registered user or as a guest.
• Away status, custom colors, smileys, user gender/status icons.
• Ajax Chat can be integrated with a third-party membership system by implementing user authentication routine. Advanced integration options: if user is logged in to the website, he can be logged in to the chat automatically.

*Please note that this is a copy/paste from the original site.