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It's Time To Take Back Instant Messaging
Enigma5O writes "The TechZone says the world of instant messaging is a disjointed mess, and it's time for a citizen's revolt. From the article: "The obstacles in this case are three big companies: AOL, Yahoo! and Microsoft. Each wants to keep their networks closed, thereby forcing consumers to use their brand of software and effectively using their size to eliminate competition. Five years ago, Yahoo! and Microsoft were calling for then-leader AOL/ICQ to open their network to allow others to compete. They even successfully petitioned the FCC to restrict AOL's future developments before approving the AOL/Time Warner merger. When it was convenient for their business goals, Microsoft and Yahoo! waved the interoperability flag, but now that both companies have built substantial IM communities with their own closed networks, they have lost their passion for open networks.""
Brilliant. Here is my address: 192.168.1.102. Please add me to your contacts.
We can call it...
Internet Relay Chat
It will be HUGE
Ask SCO
..they have lost their passion for open networks.
They just need to try and relate more. If the passion has gone, a new shared activity or interest can help bring them closer, and allow each to see the other in a new light. Microsoft/Yahoo should try and pay more attention to Open Networks and, say, compliment her when she wears a new dress. Similarly, Open Networks should consider allowing Microsoft/Yahoo more nights out with the companies down the road. Reciprocity can help build new bridges between them, to bring that all-important passion back into relationship.
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Your post is well modded as insightful. I wish I could read it, but my ISP does not support your ISPs communications protocol for web posting, prefering their own, propriatary protocol.
Could ya email it to me?
KFG
Yes, but what rights does it give you?
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.