Back in 2005, multi-network instant messaging via the web was an emerging technology. Before then, you pretty much were limited to either running multiple desktop programs -- one for AIM, another for Yahoo and still another for what was then called MSN Messenger -- or a third-party desktop program … [Read more...]
MSN Web Messenger Closing
On June 30, 2009 (yup, just a couple days away now) Microsoft has decided to put an end to MSN Web Messenger. The Web Messenger service has been around for years, and was an alternative for those who didn't want to, or weren't able to use the full instant messaging client. With the web-based … [Read more...]
Zoho Chat Adds Multi-protocol IM
In the world of software as a service (SAAS), Zoho provides serious competition to Google Apps. Zoho provides a rich suite of web-based apps, from document creation, spreadsheets, databases and even HR and accounting. And now, their web-based chat app Zoho Chat 2.0 adds features that make it a … [Read more...]
Meebo Adds Facebook Chat
Several months ago, Meebo added an "unofficial" connection to Facebook chat. Backwards engineering Facebook's chat system proved unstable, and it was later pulled. Well, after working through official channels with Facebook and their API, Meebo has officially added Facebook Chat integration once … [Read more...]