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.""

Comments

I have an idea

[kingsqueak]

We can call it...

Internet Relay Chat

It will be HUGE

Re:Take it back from what?

[Anonymous Coward]

Ask SCO

Re:"Its time to support my job security"

[kfg]

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

Re:Trillian

[ScrewMaster]

Yes, but what rights does it give you?