Php Chat open source which is best

[ridckie_rich]

which is the best open source chat software please.

[sid]

best for what? it-pros? flash-pages? toddlers? martians?
based on what? security? speed? ease of install? number of emoticons? portability?

this is about the same question like asking: "Which is the best car please?"
for starters: try www.hotscripts.com

[ridckie_rich]

It seems as though you know what you are talking about. Could you give me the 411. on it.
I would like to know what is the best on balance when considering what you have mentioned. A guide you really seem to know what you are talking about. flash with some speed, and easy install. and secure.
What you would choose or a little guide I have no clue