AOL 5.0 programming

I need a programming who can make a reliable client that connects to AOL using winsock and not America Online software. This would require figuring out the AOL handshake which shouldn't be all that difficult for an experienced programmers. This program needes to be built for the sake of managing company e-mail accounts with AOL, use of Instant Messaging functionality with-in AOL, and the ability to manage our company chat rooms with the software. Using America Online clients software is very limited (you can only load one copy at a time), and takes up much resources. I'm not sure how this all works but a friend of mine told me it should be easier to get into AOL 5.0 because it's an older copy of America Online. If this is the case and the program can be built, fine. If this can also be done with newer versions of America Online that would be good too. We need something reliable that will not expire overnight. Thank you. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Windows 98, Windows XP