There is a company, called Digichat which is based in florida that offers a great chats ervice that use's java applets. Next to IRC, I think Digichat is great. I have a partnership with Digichat, therefore I can host chats, make applet's, etc. If you want me to host you a chat, PM me. For more information about digichat, go to Digichat.com.. Hope I helped!