AOL Secure Login Handshake

We are in need of a programmer who can make a reliable test-client that connects to AOL using _winsock_ (not aol software). This project requires one to reverse engineer the AOL handshake. (Should not be too difficult, as its functions are provided in a single dll included with the AOL software) This project should be done in either Visual Basic or Delphi. Though, if code is already completed in another language, I may consider it. This takes a very experienced programmer good with cryptography, packet structure, and reverse engineering. The fact is, most who think they can do this probably cannot. We are hoping to find someone familiar with AOL's packet structure already who have worked on similar projects The program we are building is used for managing company e-mail accounts with AOL and managing company chat rooms. The AOL client is very bulky and takes up too many resources, making it impractical for such a small range of uses. The good news is, most of this software is already developed. All we need from *you* is several simple functions. We need functions to login to aol server (complete w/ aolsec handshake) We also need several simple functions to request data from the aol server involving chat rooms, and to receive it. I'm told it is easier and more basic to do this with the 5.0 protocol, however, I am not picky about which is used. Again, this software is already developed and our programmers are capable of fitting our project to whatever protocol is used. We just need you to fill in the holes that we cannot. This should be a fairly simple, quick job for anyone who knows what they are doing. And to those of you who have already accomplished this job, or have the code to do it, there's a quick, easy way to make a decent bit of cash. As most people really are *not* able to do this, I am going to need proof to ensure this is being done the way we need it before sending payment. This will be negotiated and discussed. Please note! This program is _not_ a spammer. This is a legit request that cooperates completely with the terms of service provided by RAC. Please do not misunderstand our request or assume that we want anything more than than what is posted here. We thank the people at RAC who have worked with us to ensure that our request is met. In return, we wish to respect them by making our intents and actions completely evident. ## 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 XP, Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000