title: Create a newsfeed page with real time data from users using ASP.NET
body: <p>I want to make a small web app using ASP .NET for intranet usage where users can send messages to either everyone or personal messages to a selected user from a drop down list.</p>
  
  <p>The functions:
  Send a broadcast message to everyone.
  Send a personal message to a selective user.
  Receive messages in real time.
  Show who is online and their status.
  Hear alert sound for new messages.</p>
  
  <p>Is this all possible with ASP.NET? I thought I can easily make it with silver light but I don't have experience on that field.</p>