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aim is a mediocre sort of IM – it works, and has a LOT of users, but the quality of aim not the thing that bugs me about it – the main thing is what I suspect AOL does with the user info, and how they could sort of “guide” users in the directions they want them going (not the mention a force-fed diet of SPAM). Preying on the ignorance and naîvete of inexperienced users….
But, I guess that’s “good business”. ;o)
Just my opinion, anyway.
Hi!
Not to self-promote, and I know it’s a bit late considering the date of the request, but try checking out Sonork, if you still have interest. http://sonork.gtv.com – I work there, so you can be sure I’m not impartial, but I CAN safely say that for Enterprise or organizational IM use, Sonork’s pretty tough to beat.
It allows you to set up YOUR OWN IM network on intranet or vpn using private/internet resources, is secure, very easy to deploy and roll out, and is stable…very very stable. Being able to control access to your IM network is vital for any business – information like the nature of your communications structure and patterns is one thing people don’t often think about, but it’s useful competitive info if someone can gain access to it – that’s in addition to keeping your message traffic and file transfers under control, among other things.
Anyway, have a good one…If you want more info, please drop a note!
Hi Jeff!
Well, thanks! It’s been around 2-3 years now, but until recently we’ve not had the resources to make much in the way of noise, and as you probably know, without re$ource$ it’s hard to be heard over the noise of the other guys that have more…! But we’ve got a pretty good user base now (installed servers) and also a pretty healthy following on our public network (different subset of users, somehow, tho…) so things are looking up.
You’ll be hearing a lot more about us soon. By the way, if you DO check out the client, feel free to add me and say “Hi!” – would be nice to have a word from time to time…if you have time, that is – i know how busy something like this can keep you!
Take care…
Hi!
Actually, that’s partly true – there’s a sister product called GIM in development that is using the same underlying technology, but Sonork itself is remaining true to itself and will continue as a rock-solid EIM app for secure intranet/VPN IM use.
BTW – how’d you know that? ;o)
Hi Jeff,
Just found your board, and I’m like to say I think it’s great such a forum’s available. It would be nice to see some information available to both the public and professionals about other alternatives to the so-called “big three”, etc.If you’re willing to make a section for Sonork EIM, I promise you there will be plenty of discussions there!
Just for your info, Sonork’s been around for a while, and it’s a bit different than some of the other IM’s out there – besides being intended for private intranet IM networks, it’s IM app is actually built on top of a fairly powerful localization/presence detection and data transfer engine. It works great! I won’t get too far into it just now as I’m obviously biased and don’t want to abuse your hospitatlity (in fact, if you could provide some guidlelines about how you expect folks related to certain IM apps to behave here, I’d appreciate it – I for sure don’t want to attract your wrath!).
Thanks again for what I am sure is going to be a popular board…!
