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Encyclopedia > Meebo
Meebo

Meebo Screenshot
OS: Cross-platform (web-based application)
Genre: Instant messaging
License: Proprietary
Website: meebo.com

Meebo is an in-browser instant messaging program which supports multiple IM services, including Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, AIM, ICQ [1], and Jabber and is based on the free and open source library libpurple created by the software developers of Pidgin[2]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Omg_meebo. ... An operating system (OS) is the software that manages the sharing of the resources of a computer and provides programmers with an interface used to access those resources. ... A cross-platform (or platform independent) programming language, software application or hardware device works on more than one system platform (e. ... Computer software can be organized into categories based on common function, type, or field of use. ... A software license is a legal agreement which may take the form of a proprietary or gratuitous license as well as a memorandum of contract between a producer and a user of computer software. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... // Instant messaging (IM) is a form of real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text. ... “Y!M” redirects here. ... For the old versions of this software called MSN Messenger, see MSN Messenger. ... Google Talk is a Windows application for Voice over IP and instant messaging, offered by Google. ... AIM is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: AOL Instant Messenger A I M Management Group Inc. ... ICQ is an instant messaging computer program, owned by Time Warners AOL subsidiary. ... Official logo of the Jabber Software Foundation Jabber is a collection of open, real-time communication technologies built on the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP). ... Clockwise from top: The logo of the GNU Project, the Linux kernel mascot Tux, and the BSD Daemon Free software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with restrictions only... ... Pidgin (formerly named Gaim) is a multi-platform instant messaging client that supports many commonly used instant messaging protocols. ...

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Features

Although still in its early stages, the goal of the project is to combine the multiple-network connectivity of Trillian and Pidgin (formerly Gaim) with the in-browser availability of AIM Express. Meebo includes features such as invisible sign on (to prevent others from knowing when a user connects) and simultaneous connections to multiple IM services[3]. Trillian is a multiprotocol instant messaging application for Windows created by Cerulean Studios that can connect to multiple IM programs from one client, such as AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Bonjour, Jabber, and Skype networks (the latter four with Trillian Pro which allows for additonal... Pidgin (formerly named Gaim) is a multi-platform instant messaging client that supports many commonly used instant messaging protocols. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with AOL Instant Messenger. ...


Meebo added a feature allowing the creation of Meebo user accounts on February 16, 2006, which allows users to use a single login for multiple services. As of May 4, 2006, Meebo has the ability to store chat logs with an associated Meebo user account. Users with Meebo login names also have the ability to rename contacts. is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


As of March 19, 2006, Meebo incorporated send and receive notification sounds and the ability to send messages to contacts that are not on your contact list. is the 78th day of the year (79th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


On August 2, 2006, Meebo launched the "meebo me" widget, which allows users to embed a version of Meebo on their personal website. Additionally, on October 11, 2006, they announced a partnership with Amie Street to include the "meebo me" widget on each Amie Street user page.[4][5] is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Amie Street is a music website created in 2006 by Brown seniors in Providence, Rhode Island. ...


Some company and school firewalls prevent employees and students from using Meebo. In response to this, on May 19, 2006, Meebo released Meebo repeater, a tool which allows users to set up their own proxies for accessing the Meebo service on a Windows PC. As a result many schools and companies have blocked access to that page; however most businesses and schools do not block traffic on port 443 (HTTPS), which uses SSL/TLS cryptographic protocol, as a result it is still possible to connect to the service.[6] is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), its successor, are cryptographic protocols which provide secure communications on the Internet. ... Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), are cryptographic protocols that provide secure communications on the Internet for such things as web browsing, e-mail, Internet faxing, instant messaging and other data transfers. ...


Meebo allows some people who are behind firewalled networks (networks that block the various instant messaging protocols but have not blocked the meebo.com domain name) to connect to instant messaging services due to the fact that the user only connects to port 443 (HTTPS) and the Meebo service itself then connects to the various instant messaging protocols.[7]


As of May 14, 2007, Meebo incorporated "Meebo Rooms". Users of Meebo can connect to chat rooms or host their own for which multiple friends can join and chat. Meebo Rooms also grants a degree of control to the user with invite and ban authority. Meebo Rooms is a big leap forward for Meebo because it is more reliant on newer browsers. Classic Meebo was updated to reflect the release prior to Meebo Rooms to allow users with outdated browsers to continue to use Meebo.[8] May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


On September 10, 2007, Meebo announced support for file transfers between users, a feature previously unavailable. is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...



On October 29, 2007, Meebo announced the abilitly to use applications of Voice Chat(from Pudding Media), Video/Audio Call(from TokBox), Group Voice Call(from TalkShoe), Live Broadcast(from Ustream.tv), and you can create your own applications to play games or anything you'd like. is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Unsupported features

  • QQ Protocol
  • Aim Chat Exchanges (can only join exchange 4)
  • Yahoo! IMviroments

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Achievements

  • In June 2006, Meebo was listed 65 of PCWorld’s 100 Best Products of the Year.[9]
  • In August 2006, Meebo was listed as one of Time's Top 50 Coolest Websites for 2006.[10][11]

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History

Meebo was founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry. It received Series A funding by Sequoia Capital (led by Roelof Botha) and Series B funding from Draper Fisher Jurvetson (led by Tim Draper).[12] On November 3, 2006, Meebo XX was released. Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Don Valentine in 1972. ... Roelof Botha is an actuary. ... Draper Fisher Jurvetson is a venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California. ... Timothy C. Draper is the Founder of the global venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Competitors

Meebo does not provide a new messaging protocol and faces competition from original networks providers as well as other third-party web-based clients. First-party competition includes MSN Web Messenger, AIM Express, Google Talk, and Yahoo! Web Messenger, and services such as FlickIM, KoolIM, Ebuddy, heysan!, and imo.im offer similar web-based integrated cross-provider instant messaging systems.


See also

eBuddy is a web & mobile messenger which supports various instant messaging clients including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! and AIM. Users who are unable or unwilling to download software can access their IM account through eBuddy. ...

References

  1. ^ Techcronch - Meebo incorporates ICQ compatibility
  2. ^ Support for MySpaceIM. Retrieved on 2007-08-29.
  3. ^ About Meebo. Retrieved on 2006-12-21.
  4. ^ http://blog.meebo.com/?p=209
  5. ^ http://amiestreet.com/blog/post/get-social-with-meebo
  6. ^ https://www34.meebo.com/index-en.html Meebo via HTTPS
  7. ^ Meebo's Impressive Growth (2005-12-12). Retrieved on 2007-01-26.
  8. ^ http://blog.meebo.com/?p=307
  9. ^ Stafford, Alan (2006-05-31). The 100 Best Products of the Year. PCWorld.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
  10. ^ Time lists 50 'coolest websites'. BBC News (2006-08-15). Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
  11. ^ Buechner, Maryanne Murray (August 2006). 50 Coolest Websites. Time.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
  12. ^ Meebo raises Series B financing. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.

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External links

  • Meebo
  • Startup Studio - Interview with Meebo founder Seth Sternberg

  Results from FactBites:
 
Meebo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (499 words)
Meebo launched a private release on September 4, 2005, and it was publicly released on September 14, 2005 and has had many major revisions since.
Meebo was founded by three young entrepreneurs, though in time more members of the team came along, who placed an emphasis on user-feedback in determining the direction of their business.
Meebo added a feature allowing the creation of Meebo user accounts on February 16th, 2006, which allows users to use a single login for multiple services.
Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Meebo Confirms Sequoia Funding (1186 words)
Meebo confirmed the rumor that they have received funding from Sequoia Capital on their blog.
Meebo could easily do a meta IM feature where you log in, and all of your accounts are working.
Meebo may seem like a toy, but it really is a help to companies that have very sensitive networks.
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