I am trying to create an chat program using python in mac os x python 2.7.5.
I have successfully done so using the asyncore, asynchat modules however. I create a server that will open a telnet port on say 5006. Which is fine.
Here is the problem That previously mentioned executable creates a window in terminal now when I want to actually start chatting I have to open another terminal window and type $ telnet 127.0.0.1 5006 to open a connection to myself. Others have to do the same thing from their respective computers.
BUT I only want to open one window that will run my server code and chat with others.
I just want to make clear. There is no problem here with chatting and connections I am asking how to reduce my 2 window server/chatter to a server and chatter in one.
I dont need anybody to write my code I am looking for a push in the right direction if someone doesn't have a direct answer. Maybe a module of some sort or something similar. Im lost so...
As stated in the comments above the answer is threading