I need to connect about 10-20 pocket pc's in a network and create an
eviorment where there will be the possibility of chatting or ICQ'ing
or tranferring files between the different devices. Could anyone
reccomend an architecture for that?
It should be ofcourse as cheap as possible.
In addition I would be glad to receive a recomendation for a
chat/picture/sketch chat for Pocket pc that can work with that
architecture.
Thanks.

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Clarification of Question by rsarig-ga on 13 Apr 2004 04:38 PDT

The real answer I need is the hardware architecture for connecting all
these ppcs in one place - network,server, cables - wirless, all  that.
I am with software background and really need the help on the hardware
/ net architecture side.

Depending on how old the pocket pc's are, you can use bluetooth or
Wi-Fi (802.11b) via the Compact Flash or Secure Digital expansion
slots. SanDisk makes both CF and  SD Wi-Fi cards, and Toshiba makes an
SD bluetooth card. These don't run cheap (around $100) depending on
which way you go.

If you don't want to buy software checkout http://www.freewareppc.com/ 

If all else fails (including the cash flow), there has to be chat
programs that work with the built-in infrared.

LOL. Just imagine 20 people trying to chat with infrared... 3 words...
America's Funniest Videos. Who knows? You might win the $10,000 prize.
 ;)

go to pdaonline.com.cn and download running voice ip and u can use the
pda,s as phone through wifi and can talk to each other freeof cost
enhoy!!

Continuing on the PPC with a WIFI network, I think you can find the
right application you need at: http://www.skype.com which is now
available for PPC.
With this you can chat/talk and it's free !!!

Have a great time !