Re: [OS:N:] Using Open Source Instant Messaging

[Jonathan Moore <moorejon usd465 com>]

Thanks for the info.
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Jonathan Moore
Director of Technology
Winfield Public Schools
Office 620.221.5100
Fax 620.221.0508


Quoting Todd Warner <taw redhat com>:

> Setting up a jabber server is fairly simple. I had an issue
> with their log-file exploding on me when a repetive error
> occurred, but other than that, it runs quite nicely.
> 
> Psi seems to be the most robust client for Linux. Gaim also does jabber,
> but not as nicely.
> 
> Some advantages:
> o jabber is an open protocol (i.e., a company doesn't own it).
> o all connections can be SSLed... so security is tighter.
> o gpg can be used (not sure what clients support this, gabber *almost*
>   does), so people can have absolutely secure communications.
> o jabber is very extensible. As they like to say... jabber is not
>   *just* an IM system... it can lots more (but not sure what
>   is available via turn-key).
>   - example: xmlrpc over jabber opens the door to lots and lots
>              of applications.
> 
> Integrating "a schools student information system with instant
> messaging" using Jabber is very doable.
> 
> The folks at jabber.com have made jabber their business. They
> specialize in catering to people specifically with your needs.
> Wouldn't hurt to talk to them.
> 

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