Just as a point of reference, here's the k5 article I wrote two years ago about the issue. Many of the things in it are still relevant, although a few (such as jwz's thing) require some context as to why I was saying that.
http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2000/5/18/17042/5662 It's nice to see that one of the major issues (security) is in a bit better shape now. Julian Ashvil wrote: >>This awareness problem is huge. Did you notice how many Slashdot comments >>were related to transports? Someone should submit a Slashdot article that >>actually explains what the heck Jabber really is, so we can end the > > confusion > >>already. > > > I plan to write an article targetted at Senior Executives at why they need > to adopt an Open Protocol and the advantages of using an XML based protocol > that has been tested in the real world in the next couple of weeks. > > >>>I had posted a reply to the article, about this subject, and someone >>>mentioned possibly renaming the protocol in order to help people realise >>>this. >> > > While the word Jabber may sound cool, it has a negative meaning. It means > "to talk or say something rapidly, so that it is incomprehensible". But > renaming the protocol may be a very emotional issue. > > Regards, > Ashvil _______________________________________________ jdev mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.jabber.org/listinfo/jdev
