MSN - are you blocked or open?

[NickFitz]

We used to use Y! Messenger as the default mode of communication around the office.

It was a definite win - if, say, you needed a server configuration changing, you could just ping the guy and he could sort it out straight away. Otherwise it would have involved walking up to fifteen feet and actually talking to each other.

[Spacecadet]

We used to use Y! Messenger as the default mode of communication around the office.

It was a definite win - if, say, you needed a server configuration changing, you could just ping the guy and he could sort it out straight away. Otherwise it would have involved walking up to fifteen feet and actually talking to each other.

It's quite handy when discussing code as well as snippits can be pasted directly into the conversation. Trying to dictate code over the phone is an experience so painful I avoid it at all costs.
Email could be used but it's less conversational then an instant messenger

[cojak]

We used to use Y! Messenger as the default mode of communication around the office.

It was a definite win - if, say, you needed a server configuration changing, you could just ping the guy and he could sort it out straight away. Otherwise it would have involved walking up to fifteen feet and actually talking to each other.

I'm thinking of 'working from home' mode Dear.

It is invaluable for bitching across the table though (so I've heard.. )

[Spacecadet]

It is invaluable for bitching across the table though (so I've heard.. )

it is indeed a good method for having a private conversation at work