Node.js + Socket.io + Windows 7 / 8?

Question

I\'ve been searching everywhere, but can\'t seem to find a solution. Is it possible to install Socket.io on Node.js on Windows 7?

If not, is there some sort of alternati

Answer 1

For anyone who is having trouble getting Node.js and socket.io working on Windows...

There is the nodejs-win project on Google Code.

http://code.google.com/p/nodejs-win/downloads/detail?name=node_setup_0.5.6.7.exe&can=2&q=

And here is a video that shows the basics of using it.

Node.JS & Socket.IO Chat System in Windows