instructions by patrick 1. goto one folder above RMIexample, then do the following commands to compile with rmi compiler: rmic RMIexample.ChatObjectInterface rmic RMIexample.ChatObject rmic RMIexample.ServerInterface rmic RMIexample.Server 2. start the rmi registry by typing: rmiregistry (nothing special happens on command line but don't close it!) 3. run Server by right clicking on it and RUN FILE... 3. run Chat ...