Is datasocket messaging between a network of small applications feasible?

I want to create a number of self contained applications (exe's) that can be strung together to form a complete test solution. The exe's need to pass messages to one another in <To<From<data> format and I'd like to use datasocket as it's a very simple interface. When To: = 'All' then the message is a broadcast to all exe's. I'm using Labview 7.1 and Windows XP. The exe's could be located on one or more machines.
Am I likely to be successful with the following?:-
1. A datasocket variable is created called 'message bus'
2. Any exe can send a message to 'message bus'
3. All exe's monitor 'message bus' for fresh data and act on it if it's addressed to themselves
My concerns are: -
1. What if two or more exe's send messages 'simultaneously'? Do some messages get lost?
2. How to ensure messages are received by all exe's?
What exe behaviour and datasocket setup might achieve the above? I'm just an EMC test manager not a programmer by trade so a bit stumped.
Best regards, Bob Edwards

Hi DanielHenry -
I'll try to deal with your issues as best I can. I'm a designer too using CS3 applications the same as yourself, so have come across similar issues.
Firstly, the display. There are many negative posts about the display on the 20inch iMac if you search these forums. The problem is that the display Apple have used has a much poorer viewing angle, hence the colour shifts you're seeing. I have a 24inch iMac at home and a 20inch iMac at work. The 24inch screen is far superior and great for graphics work. There really isn't anything you can do about the 20inch screen apart from plug in a second monitor or upgrade to a 24inch iMac.
Secondly, I think all of the rest of your problems may be down to the 1GB of RAM you have. If you're using CS3, Quark etc then you'll have speed issues with only 1GB RAM. And that includes your Finder slowing down too. If you can, I'd recommend you buy a 4GB RAM upgrade kit from someone like Crucial [here|http://www.crucial.com/uk/index.aspx?cpe=CHAWKuk]. They are cheap and very easy to install. Just unscrew one screw, pop out the old RAM, put in the new RAM and screw the one screw back in. Easy. The instructions are [here|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1760].
I hope this helps.

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