1. CSC410: Distributed System
Multi-User Chat Program

2. Purpose Prevents the use of phones and land lines.
Creates a means of communication between people or employees.
To keep track of what is being said about the company or to keep track of employees

3. How it works Server runs a Port for Clients to connect to
Client Connects(Use multi-thread)
Server asks for a user name. If user name is not already in use then user name is accepted.
Relays user name to server where the server stores the name
Allows you type messages in an editable
Messages that are typed are then sent to the server and then relay to all clients

4. Server/Client Layout
SERVER
CLIENT
CLIENT
CLIENT
CLIENT

5. Future Development
Enhance the program to show that client has disconnect from the server. Show a message to indicate that client has left the server.
Create a login process for the chat server to create a more safer means of communication