Creating an Instance Messenger type of application

[Elf Scripter]

Hello,Has anyone created an Instance Messenger in Python before, i mean a
simple or Complex GUI based instance messenger?

I thought about something like, the client also act as server, has it`s own
listening port, but how can i handle uer auth? and adding visual effects to
it.

Please i am not trying to design another Yahoo IM/Skype but just for
learning and also want to create real live application using the socket
module.
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