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Started writing a new IM system
I tried out jabber, first I was excited but after a while I became a bit annoyed at the complexity.

I want

• simplicity
• security
• openess

so

• no XML
• GnuPG/PGP message encryption
• simplest possible protocol (UDP)
• interface to any good tool already existing (no NIH outside core protocol/service)

Currently I write a proof of concept in perl. I call it impearl

Feel free to comment/flame me :-) Will write an article in which I develop my ideas some day when the sun does shine like today. The skis are waiting.

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