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--- why [2008/05/18 22:44] – mattj
+++ why [2008/05/19 01:09] – Small addition. someoneelse
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 Without protocols, your chat program wouldn't understand what your friend's program just sent to your PC, let alone all the necessary communication in between.
-===== So... what about "Open protocols"? And why should I as a "normal" user care about the openness of such stuff like protocols? =====
+===== So... what about "Open protocols"? And why should I care about the openness of such stuff like protocols? =====
 The main reason to use open protocols is freedom. They neither tie you to a specific program that is only available for one or two platforms nor do they force you to have an account (and accept a contract) with a particular provider.
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 Furthermore, having full access to the protocol documentation and therefore to the inner workings of the system enables them to develop better applications. Users aren't tied to any program; if one doesn't fit their needs, they can just change to another one. All developers have the same opportunities to improve their applications.
-So, even as a regular user, you benefit from the "openness" of the underlying protocol your chat program is based on.
+So, even as a regular user (who is not involved with creating applications), you benefit from the "openness" of the underlying protocol your chat program is based on.

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