On Wed, 2003-06-11 at 14:46, Mattias Campe wrote: > Mattias Campe wrote: > > What needs an Instant Messaging system for you alone (multiple answers > > possible): > > 1) file sharing > > 2) icq.com-style portal site > > 3) skinnable client > > 4) avatars > > 5) lots of emoticons > > 6) file sharing > > 7) ... > > 7) Client in native language > 8) Forums in native language > 9) ... 9) Ease of use / install / upgrade 10) Voice Chat 11) Video Chat
XMPP/Jabber lacks the "killer-app". The problem? AOL, MSN and Yahoo! have TEAMS of dedicated programmers working on their individual clients whereas almost all XMPP/Jabber clients are done by freelance programmers implementing what they can in their spare time. To average users, most of the XMPP/Jabber clients appear primitive and not as 'pretty' to switch from their more 'useful' clients. My biggest argument is "Why should I? I won't be able to voice chat, share files, etc... with my existing 'buddy' list." and "Everyone I know is running AIM/ICQ/Yahoo!". This why the client side implementations like Trillian are so popular, new flashy interface, neat features and most, if not all, functionality of current client is implemented. -- John 'zariok' Draughn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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