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Revision as of 21:26, 4 December 2006
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eBuddy claims to be the first independent web-based instant messaging client, which supports multiple IM services, including MSN Messenger, Yahoo and AIM (AOL). eBuddy is a web2.0 IM service for users who are unable or unwilling to download software.
On October 26th 2006, a press release reported eBuddy received venture capital funding from Lowland Capital Partners, a Dutch VC Group.
An audio interview with the CEO of eBuddy on November 7th 2006 confirmed that the business model is based on online advertising.
eBuddy remains a privately funded Dutch company. It has an office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Features
- Secure login
- Sign on invisibly
- Tab Chatting – Tab chat similar to tab browsing from Mozilla Firefox.
- Multiple IM networks – It is however not possible to log onto all clients using one interface.
Unsupported Features
- Offline messaging - Users cannot leave messages, after one or more contacts are offline.
- QQ Protocol
- Opera support
- Skinning - Users cannot customize application appearance.
- Webcam interface - Users cannot utilize a webcam.
Updates & Modifications
*Integration of AJAX into E-Messenger in September 2005.
*August 2006 US server platform established.
History
Paulo Taylor is the inventor of eBuddy. The idea came to life when he made a bet with a friend; in which he said he could get MSN to work on a mobile phone. Working full-time at a Telecom company, Paulo spent his after hours working on a mobile MSN application. After several weeks, he won the bet and uploaded the application on a server. It was here that visitors asked if he could make a web version of the application. As user traffic spurred, Paulo decided to take the idea to the next level.
On September 9th 2003, Paulo together with two partners created Everywehere-MSN.com. Microsoft however claimed the domain name and shortly after on December 4th 2003 the domain was changed to e-Messnger.net. On May 1st 2004, e-Messenger became incorporated. On June 1st 2006, e-Messenger was renamed to eBuddy.