hi there! i really really need your help. we have a project and our aim is control of robot over the internet.. it need not be overly advanced.. just the basics.. basically i just need to learn how to control the serial port using java, and then i have to learn how to use that program over the internet.. i was thinking of maybe using the tomcat as a server and then java applets or servlets for the website used for user input.. but the problem is, i really don't know how everything works! if anyone can help me, i'd really appreciate it.. just the basics.. even if it's just controlling the serial port thru the internet [but still using java or turbo c]. and also, i have to know how to control a webcam thru the net? i need it for live feedback of what's happening to the "robot". the robot need not be a real robot.. it could be any circuit connected to the serial port, and can be controlled over the internet.. thanks alot!!! i really need this.. it's very important..