Description

Simple program chat written in Java. There are two versions: console and graphical.

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Install

git clone https://github.com/gl1tchdev/simplechat.git    
cd simplechat

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Requirements

jre 1.8 (java 8)

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Run

Console version

Server:

java -jar out/artifacts/console/server.jar

Client:

java -jar out/artifacts/console/client.jar

Graphical version

java -jar out/artifacts/ui/server.jar

Client:

java -jar out/artifacts/ui/client.jar

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How to use

Step 1. Run the server

Step 2. Copy address (or write it)

Step 3. Run the client, paste address, press enter

Don't forget open 4004 port
You don't need fill this field if you run server and client at the same device
Press OK

Step 4. Type your nickname and press enter

Step 5. Enjoy it

You run server and connected. To invite your friend you should send server address, and your friend should repeat 2-4 steps
Clients won't work without run server.

Console version

Use it in those cases when GUI can't be displayed (while connecting ssh for example)