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Russian Google Competitor Embraces Open Source Messaging
rm writes "Internet search and mail provider Yandex, which many view to be Google's main competitor in Russia, has recently added an instant messaging capability to its mail notifier application Ya.Online. As it turns out, the IM service is based on the open XMPP protocol, with connectivity to all other public Jabber servers available from day one. MacOS X and GNU/Linux versions of the app were also released (complete with sources under the GPL) and are determined to be based on the Psi IM client. Yandex looks to be a firm believer in open-source, also running a mirror site for FOSS and actively promoting its branded version of Firefox. Here's hoping that its affair with XMPP will help eliminate ICQ's enormous foothold in Russia."
I realize Slashdot ain't politcal but...... naked aggression in Georgia sickens me as a human being and an IT professional.
As a 3rd-generation Czech in America I fear that appeasing the Russian's will only bring disaster upon the heads. I hate Bush and Cheyney as much as the next American but Russia needs a response here.
What the hell is wrong with you people? A black man was just charged with the rape of an 8 day old baby and you people can only talk about instant messaging? Get some priorities for fuck's sake!