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April 26, 2004
Extending horizons
I've been meaning to write about my increased use of "chat" programs for a while and now Matt has beat me too it. For a long time I really hated and avoided chat software - because all the conversations I witnessed were just too mixed up and I couldn't make sense of what was being said. I also rarely use SMS - so perhaps it's an age thing as well. Anyway, since becoming involved in the (global) Open Source world, about 4 years ago, I have found that AIM and IRC are ideal additions to other methods of communication. We use IRC a lot in our Orixo work to coordinate meetings and stuff - which sure is a cost-saver as opposed to meeting face2face each time. I use iChat - when I need it - to chat to Steve in Canada and Gianugo in Italy. When I can, I fire up #mobitopia on IRC to keep in touch with other geeks all over the world. People like Matt or Russ, who I may never meet in person, but who provide me with insights into their part of the world (both techie and personal) that are priceless. And even though I may never actually meet them - I consider them to be an important part of my "small" world. Sure, there's a lot of smalltalk involved sometimes - but isn't that part of any community?
Update: Martin had similar thoughts recently. Shared neurons.
Posted by Matthew at April 26, 2004 05:23 PM
Comments
Hey Matthew, it seems you, Matt and I all had a similar thought within about 24 hours of each other. Here's my two-penneth: http://martinlittle.com/thinkthin/2004_04_01_archive.php#250404000724
Posted by: Martin Little at April 26, 2004 07:17 PM