- secure -- well, it can be; but this guy writes up why SSL gives a false sense of security. Plus, the easy route uses free servers which are run by untrusted folks.
- free
- established mode of communication (since 1988)
- easy way to interact with collaborators and customers
- tons of pre-existing integrations (logstash, etc)
- great command-line clients that you can leave in screen and not lose a beat
- bots allow automated actions like "page me" or announcing git commits
- download CIRC app for Google Chrome or use the irssi package or use your favorite thick chat client -- it likely supports IRC. or use webchat
- /server irc.freenode.net
- /join #openshift
- /join ##aws (convention says that unofficial channels should be named ##CHANNEL)
- /topic working in a coal mine
- /query john
- /quit (quit IRC)
- /wc (close window)
- /disconnect $SERVER
- /away out to lunch
- /away (clear away status)
- /DCC SEND buddy23223 gist.md (or just post a github gist or put it on Google Drive or Dropbox. How often do you really need to send a file?)
- /SET autolog ON (irssi)
- /IGNORE ##aws joins,parts,quits,modes
- ##aws
- #rbvmomi
- #openshift
- #cloud-init
- #fpm
- #yaketystats
- #logstash
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