Comments on: Open Thread: IM, what is it good for? http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/ Fri, 25 May 2012 02:59:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: ALD http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51468 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:50:07 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51468 Judi – I had our tech look at it and he couldn’t figure it out. Several people in my office recently started having the same problem out of the blue. He said my settings were set correctly. He is very good at his job. I’m at a loss.

]]> By: Judi Sohn http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51467 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:20:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51467 ALD, it depends on the IM application. Each application has its own preferences for notifications and settings for how intrusive they are. For example, I use Adium and have it set to only show an indicator in the menu bar. That way it doesn’t pop up in front of what I’m doing.

]]> By: ALD http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51466 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:10:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51466 This may be a little off subject, but I too am annoyed by constant inconsiderate interruptions. However it is in a different way. When I get an IM the entire message pops up and opens OVER whatever I am working in and it interrupts my input or typing. I used to get just an orange flashing bar at the bottom of the screen. Not sure what changed. Does anyone have any ideas? I’ve tried it all, it seems like.

]]> By: Phil Blancett http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51465 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:41:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51465 I’m very careful with all IM programs and use a VPN connection ( http://www.strongvpn.com ) while connected. Too many worms and other bad deals with ICQ, MSN and others. The only one I trust off the VPN is Skype. Skype is much better in group chat mode then a campfire session, and its free. In addition if you use Pamela you can auto reply any message. Also there’s DND status of course. There’s no reason to go offline with a program that won’t make a sound when you are in DND and history is saved as well. It’s a invaluable business tool.

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]]> By: Chuck http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51463 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:37:55 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51463 My brother and I use automated scripts to update our IM status every minute. Currently it displays the app and document name (ex: Word: Project Proposal). This way we can see what the other is working on, and decide to interrupt or not. If my brother’s status is “FireFox: Slashdot”, I know he’s taking a break and can chat freely.

Obviously, for privacy reasons, this is only appropriate for a closed group of contacts. However, a similar system could be used for public IM accounts to set generic status messages based on the app/docs currently in use (“busy on project”, “on skype phone”, “checking email”, etc).

]]> By: Office 2.0 Podcast Jam » Ken Camp: Unified Communications and Presence http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51462 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:47:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51462 [...] Presence and unified communications can get oppressive sometimes. How do you manage and control your presence and availability for communicating online? [...]

]]> By: Khalid http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51461 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 23:52:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51461 We use hosted group chat at: http://www.campfirenow.com, one of the best tools I have used in a long time. It archives all the chats, lets you share files and when I don’t want to be bothered by it I just dock the window. Way less intrusive than IM.

]]> By: tdhedengren.com http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51460 Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:53:52 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51460 Handling the big time thieves in your work

Three services really suck the juice out of my efficiency at work. I probably should turn them off, or perhaps really dictate the usage time, but since I work online I tend to need them every now and then.
Instant messaging, IM for short is time thief …

]]> By: CHRIS http://gigaom.com/collaboration/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51459 Sat, 07 Oct 2006 20:20:05 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2006/10/06/open-threat-im-what-is-it-good-for/#comment-51459 I used to get people trying to talk to me at inopportune times of the day, but I’ve found a system that works pretty well and keeps me productive when I need to be. What I do is use GTalk as a universal client (I’ll go into more detail on how in a bit) to talk to people on AIM and MSN Messenger (my contacts in the US use AIM, my contacts in Europe generally use MSN Messenger). However, I didn’t add everyone from my contact lists to GTalk. Instead, I only added people I would need to talk to for work, and if someone talks to me about something non-work related and I don’t have time, I simply tell them so! I have enough things on my mind to have to remember to change my status every time I’m doing something new. Now if I actually want to talk to my friends or family, I can log onto AIM or MSN Messenger or Skype and do so – the advantage is *I* choose when. So, if you’re interested in turning GTalk into a universal client, check out this site:

http://www.bigblueball.com/forums/google-talk-news/33739-connect-google-talk-aim-msn-yahoo.html

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