Shoutbox

If you're using a server (in your suggestiono the Plus! server) then you do not directly connect at all.

In fact you will be having just the kind of connection as MSN Messenger provides when sending files. In fact, it would be even slower, as file transfers on MSN Messenger _will_ use a direct connection if possible...

Direct connecting means you don't use any server or whatever, you directly connect to the computer of your contact...