https://opendiscussionday.org/ 2026-04-28T12:41:58+00:00 https://opendiscussionday.org/ https://opendiscussionday.org/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/how_jabber_xmpp_works?rev=1520580241&do=diff XMPP as an IM protocol XMPP (formerly named Jabber) is a protocol and an open system for Instant Messaging. XMPP is a distributed system, which means that there isn't one single server or one centralized service where everybody has to have an account. There are multiple servers and providers, just like with email. You simply log on to your provider's server and start chatting with your friends. The servers will take care of exchanging the messages between the providers. text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/links?rev=1520580241&do=diff Links Here you will find links to read more about Open Discussion Day, Jabber/XMPP, how it began, and why open IM is a good thing! About Jabber/XMPP * XMPP.org - The official XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) website * XMPP Public services - Official XMPP public servers * text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/list_of_jabber_clients?rev=1520580241&do=diff Here's a more extensive list of Jabber/XMPP clients: Desktop : Client Windows Linux Mac OS Adium No No Yes Gajim Yes Yes Yes text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/list_of_jabber_servers?rev=1520580241&do=diff Here are some more servers you can choose from: * jabber.org * chatme.im * gmail.com * jabber.org.au * jabber.ru * jabber.se * jabberes.org * jabbim.cz * jaim.at * jappix.com * linuxlovers.at * livejournal.com * ovi.com For more servers visit <http://xmpp.net/> and for a really extensive and detailed list, visit <http://www.jabberes.org/servers/> or <http://list.jabber.at/>. text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/mattj?rev=1520580242&do=diff Imagine an internet where you could only send emails to people who used the same email provider as you, or only view websites that are hosted on your internet provider's servers. Naturally these barriers go against the principles of the internet, and thankfully those days are long gone. Well nearly. text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/start?rev=1520580242&do=diff Open Discussion Day - 19th May Since 2006, on May 19th, we celebrate the Open Discussion Day, a day to promote open communication systems and protocols. Imagine an internet where it is only possible to send emails to people who used the same email provider as you, or only view websites that are hosted on your internet provider's servers. Naturally, these barriers go against the principles of the internet, and thankfully those days are long gone. Well text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/using_jabber?rev=1520580242&do=diff 1. Getting a client First of all, you need a Jabber/XMPP client. The most popular ones are: Client Windows Linux Mac OS Adium No text/html 2018-03-09T07:24:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://opendiscussionday.org/why?rev=1520580242&do=diff What is a protocol? And what does "Open protocol" mean, then? Roughly speaking, protocols describe the underlying mechanism of exchanging data between clients (the programs you use for chatting) and servers (these care about all the backend stuff).