If people are interested in Web applications, they migh consider Runtime Revolution [runrev.com], a cheap ($300) cross-platform (Mac, Win, Linux, etc.) alternative with native support for sockets and other amazing tools, including multimedia support, that really allow you to accomplish what needs to be done.
Apparently, not checked out.
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