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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | Messaging systems | + | {{incomplete|Created by A VAGUELY MODERN SMS. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
− | Though relatively ancient by modern standards, {{w|SMS}} is supported by | + | |
+ | Messaging systems suffers from the {{w|network effect}}, as in order to communicate, both parties need to have be using the same system. | ||
+ | Though relatively ancient by modern standards, {{w|SMS}} is supported by most every mobile device (unless you're still on a {{w|DynaTAC}}) that has a phone number attached, which means if you want to send a message to someone, but aren't sure if you have a messaging protocol in common, you can be sure at least they have SMS. | ||
The comic mentions many other communication systems, which offer various advantages in either security ({{w|end to end encryption}}) and or a bunch of general improvements filed under the label "vaguely modern", such as longer character limits and the ability to share media such as images in-service. | The comic mentions many other communication systems, which offer various advantages in either security ({{w|end to end encryption}}) and or a bunch of general improvements filed under the label "vaguely modern", such as longer character limits and the ability to share media such as images in-service. | ||
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Various other comics have referenced the issue of chat services, including [[1810: Chat Systems]], [[1254: Preferred Chat System]], and [[1782: Team Chat]]. | Various other comics have referenced the issue of chat services, including [[1810: Chat Systems]], [[1254: Preferred Chat System]], and [[1782: Team Chat]]. | ||
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=== Vaguely Modern === | === Vaguely Modern === | ||
'''Slack''' | '''Slack''' | ||
− | * {{w|Slack (software)|Slack}} is a workplace messaging service | + | * {{w|Slack (software)|Slack}} is a workplace messaging service which offers the ability for administrators to create channels in order to organize the discussion. It is asynchronous, which means that conversations can occur out of time, hours apart from each other. It also keeps track of every message, and everything in a public channel stays there forever for everyone to see. It is not encrypted, and has been moving towards being less privacy focused for end users over the years as corporate demand for employee surveillance has prompted the company to offer ever more invasive services to administrators. Overall, it is a popular service with some large companies and non-profit organisations, but does not yet have universal adoption. |
'''Facebook Messenger''' | '''Facebook Messenger''' | ||
− | * {{w|Facebook Messenger}} is | + | * {{w|Facebook Messenger}} is Facebook's messaging app for phones, but not everyone has a Facebook account, or uses Facebook regularly. |
'''Hangouts''' | '''Hangouts''' | ||
− | * {{w|Google Hangouts}} is a messaging service | + | * {{w|Google Hangouts}} is a messaging service which can be accessed through the online Gmail Client, as a separate web page, and a standalone app for the phone. While theoretically that means everybody has access to it, modern usage patterns means that most people do not use the attached web client and don't bother downloading the app. It allows users to upload significantly degraded images, links, and other media along with text with a copy-paste. |
'''Discord''' | '''Discord''' | ||
− | * {{w|Discord (software)|Discord}} is a | + | * {{w|Discord (software)|Discord}} is a instant messaging and groups platform, designed for the gaming community. |
'''Various DMs''' | '''Various DMs''' | ||
− | * A {{w|Personal message|DM}} (direct message) is a private message between two or more users. The term DM originated from {{w| | + | * A {{w|Personal message|DM}} (direct message) is a private message between two or more users. The term DM originated from Twitter, but can be used for other "direct" messages from other social media or social messaging platforms. |
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+ | === Vaguely Modern & E2E Encrypted === | ||
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+ | '''Signal''' | ||
+ | *{{w|Signal (software)|Signal}} is a encrypted messaging service, popular among protesters and hackers who wish to remain anonymous. Signal allows for highly secure messaging and for messages to be deleted after a period of time. | ||
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+ | '''iMessage''' | ||
+ | *{{w|iMessage}} is the instant messaging service for Apple devices. iMessage features end-to-end encryption, however, iMessage only works between Apple devices, so users of Android devices are not able to receive messages or send messages through iMessage. | ||
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+ | '''WhatsApp'''' | ||
+ | *{{w|WhatsApp}} is a messaging service owned by Facebook. It has become popular in multiple countries, including Latin America and India. | ||
=== E2E Encrypted === | === E2E Encrypted === | ||
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'''PGP Email''' | '''PGP Email''' | ||
− | *{{w|Pretty Good Privacy|PGP}} | + | *{{w|Pretty Good Privacy|PGP}} is an encryption protocol for privacy and authentication developed in 1991. PGP can be used for signing, encrypting, and decrypting data. PGP was featured in [[1181: PGP]]. |
'''Various Obscure Projects''' | '''Various Obscure Projects''' | ||
− | *Randall is probably referring to the multitude of projects similar to | + | *Randall is probably referring to the multitude of projects similar to the others listed here, that never went far. |
'''Skype I Think''' | '''Skype I Think''' | ||
− | *{{w|Skype}} is a video conferencing service owned by Microsoft released in 2003 | + | *{{w|Skype}} is a video conferencing service owned by Microsoft released in 2003, thus Randall does not consider Skype "modern". He is unsure if Skype is end-to-end encrypted or not. |
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− | ''' | + | '''Jabber + TLS''' |
− | *{{w| | + | *Jabber (or {{w|XMPP}}) is a communications protocol based on XML that was developed in 1999. The Jabber protocol could be used with {{w|Transport Layer Security}} (TLS) to have a secure communications service. |
=== Supported By Everyone === | === Supported By Everyone === | ||
'''SMS''' | '''SMS''' | ||
− | * | + | *SMS is a text messaging service formally defined in the {{w|GSM}} standard in 1985 and first used in 1992. It limits users to being able to send up to 160 characters, and only text. SMS has been extended by {{w|Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS}} (first used in 2002), which allows for "multimedia", including short videos, images and audio. MMS is also supported by most modern phones, but does not have any security features and is less powerful than other messaging apps |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
A Venn Diagram is shown, framed in a box. It has three components: | A Venn Diagram is shown, framed in a box. It has three components: | ||
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'''Items Solely in the E2E Encrypted category are:''' | '''Items Solely in the E2E Encrypted category are:''' | ||
− | :PGP Email, Various Obscure Projects, Skype I think, | + | :PGP Email, Various Obscure Projects, Skype I think, Jabber + TLS |
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:SMS | :SMS | ||
+ | The title text proposes an alternative, absurd mingling of technologies in the vein of [[1636: XKCD Stack]]. IRC is Internet Relay Chat, a similarly antiquated messaging service that may also never die, as suggested in [[1782: Team Chat]]. DOSBox is an emulator that recreates the operating environment of {{w|MS-DOS}}. | ||
All other categories are empty. | All other categories are empty. | ||