Re: [WinMac] Re: Broadcast 2.1 Mac <-> PC ?

Liam Helmer(lhelmer[at]axion.net)
Wed, 9 Dec 98 02:51:39 -0800

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>> You could look at something like ICQ that would be cross platform, although
>> you'd have to install it on the Macs and the PCs (ie no Broadcast
>> interaction).
>
>One issue with ICQ and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) is security. All that
>conversation is being handled by remote servers belonging to someone else.
>Who else may be listening and what backdoors may exist on the software
>which will permit a remote user to access or control the client? If you
>have a firewall, you will need to allow these apps permission to cross it.
>
>Another issue is that eventually the providers of those services may want
>to charge you for it, either actively or via advertising.

The other issue is that, last I checked (1 month ago), ICQ on the Mac
still hadn't progressed to the point of video (some kind of oversight, on
AOL's part, eh? =) )

Cheers,
Liam

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