[JDEV] Slashdot Article

[Julian Missig]

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