On a somewhat unrelated note, I've got any idea I've been playing with and want some feedback. I was brainstorming a while back and thought, wouldn't it be cool if there was a Trillian java applet? Then you wouldn't even need to install Trillian - no matter where you are, no matter the OS, if you have access to the internet and a java-enabled browser, you could chat. Kind of like how AIM has their java applet, make one that includes all chat platforms.
So my idea is to host it on a site and provide it as a free service for anyone. I'd need to set up a database that stores preferences and account information, so when you come to the site you simply log in and it then connects to all of the chat servers, loads your buddy lists etc. In theory, the only real bandwidth load on the server would be would be downloading the applet and user prefs, because then it should connect to the appropriate chat servers. With a little unobtrusive advertising (something like Ads by Google), it could pay for itself.
Thoughts? Is it feasible? Anyone interested in collaborating on such a project?
Try any of the Java Jabber clients listed here <http://www.jabber.org/user/clientlist.php?Platform=Other> and connect to one of the Jabber servers listed here <http://www.jabber.org/user/publicservers.php>.
If you want to contribute help develop the transports that connect you to other networks. I'd say the best transports are the Gaim-based ones, since Gaim is being actively developed and that would eliminate duplicate effort.
smime.p7s
Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature
____________________ BYU Unix Users Group http://uug.byu.edu/ ___________________________________________________________________ List Info: http://uug.byu.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uug-list
