Re: [OT] Any thoughts on instant messaging vs. smtp

[Lyndon Griffin]

qmail *is* instant messaging ;)

On Sat, 23 Oct 1999, Todd A. Jacobs wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Oct 1999, Eric Dahnke wrote:
> 
> > I understand the pros and cons of each, but am interested in knowing if
> > there is anyone on this list who thinks instant messaging has a chance
> > of upseating smtp.
> 
> This is a silly question. They are completely different. SMTP is a
> store-and-forward protocol. IM is not. QED.
> 
> -- 
> Todd A. Jacobs
> Network Systems Engineer