What are the basic steps to install the chat server software?
• find a Linux/Solaris/Windows2000 machine on which you have the rights to install a Java server software. Usually a dedicated server. • make sure there is a Java VM installed, if not install one. The Java VM is free and can be downloaded from http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads.html • install 12Planet Chat Server, which takes up about 5 minutes • start the chat server, you are all set if you use the standard setup • open http://server_ip_of_your_server:8080/ to access online demos, wizards and administration consoles Is 12Planet Chat Server the same thing as MSN chat or Yahoo chat? Yes and No! 12Planet Chat Server lets your company create the same type of chat network as what MSN or Yahoo offers. But it will be your own network, totally separate and independent from those public networks. Is 12Planet Chat Server software hosted? Do I own it? 12Planet Chat Server software is a piece of software that you can install on your own server machine and run for ever once you’ve paid an one time
