seventh guardian schrieb: > Yes and no. It would, if the alternative clients were a substancial part > of the network. But the fact is that most of the clients active are from > their proprietary companies (msn messenger for instance, from > microsoft). So if the big giant moves to one side, the smaller ones can > only follow or die.. > And the giant knows this, so it kind of bounces around hoping they > indeed die. It's the monopoly's rules...
I understand your point, but I have no idea why it should be better to have several "open" implementations of protocols against one unified one. Isn't it easier to compete when they help together? fabian -- ...The problem is all inside your head She said to me The answer is easy if you Take it logically I’d like to help you in your struggle To be free There must be fifty ways To leave your lover... I prefer signed/encrypted Mail: Fingerprint: CFE8 38A7 0BC4 3CB0 E454 FA8D 04F9 B3B6 E02D 25BA
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