https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Chat_netChat net - Revision history2026-05-04T16:08:48ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.6https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Chat_net&diff=13938&oldid=prev142.177.97.132 at 23:54, 21 November 20032003-11-21T23:54:17Z<p></p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>A '''chat net''' or '''IM net''' or '''instant message network''' is just a network of [[terminal device]]s, each with an [[IP number]] usually, that is used by [[chat code]] to set up interactive text conversations between users.<br />
<br />
Because it allows for [[rendezvous]] and [[synchronization]] of activities, such as in a "[[flash mob]]", a chat net is useful in many types of [[activism]]. <br />
<br />
Because it also integrates easily with [[pager]] and [[radio broadcast]] and even [[voice]] technology, chat nets will almost certainly be at the core of any [[healthy signal infrastructure]] that relies on people moving around.<br />
<br />
The [[ICQ]] network is almost an ideal chat net since it does not store one's contacts on a central server, and so they remain private only to the clients. This can be accessed by [[Trillian]], [[Jabber]] and ICQ's own client. Trillian is the ideal [[front end]] under [[Windows]] because of its [[128-bit encryption]] over ICQ, and the fact that you can set up an ICQ account in one click. This is enough security for any [[healthy buying infrastructure]].</div>142.177.97.132