Private Instant Messenger Service

Using Jabber (or some other existing, proven, scalable Instant Messaging component system) as a starting point, I would like a custom IM client developed for a private network. IMPORTANT: IN YOUR BID, PLEASE SPECIFY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH JABBER OR OTHER IM CLIENTS/SERVERS * This IM client does *not* have to interoperate with AOL, MSN, Yahoo, etc... it's for a private network of individuals. * Basic functionality will be the same as the MSN Messenger client (login routine, pop-ups when message is sent, main window, plus individual chat windows, support for more than just two people in the chat room) * However, there is no need for voice, video, whiteboard, etc or other add-on applications. * It will need to have new graphics, to respect copyright issues, etc * To the right of the chat window will be a web browser control. The web page in that window needs to be able to call the hosting application to give it commands -- such as 'add another participant' or 'close window', etc. * Chat histories will need to be saved on the server in a SQL 2000 database * Client needs to work on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and newer systems. * Client download must be small -- preferably < 500k * Installation program must be simple (preferably fully automated with no options) * Overall, this needs to have the polish of MSN Messenger * Please budget 30% of project estimate to handle changes to spec, and miscommunications, etc * Bid needs to include server-side setup, and complete instructions for rebuilding both client and server * Bug fixes as needed See attached gif for IM client screenshot... ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Windows XP, Windows 2000, and all newer versions of Windows