rssCloud Meetup 2.0
Local blogger Dave Winer, one of the originators of the RSS syndication format, will talk about a new proposal called rssCloud, which allows for Twitter-like instantaneous distribution of short messages in a decentralized way, based on existing RSS technology.
After an overview of that proposal, developers can share their own work in the area and there will be an open discussion.
The meetup is open to all, but primarily for developers. The goal is to bootstrap the loosely-coupled 140 character message network. One that's open on all sides, so anyone can add an aggregator, cloud server or authoring tool, yet still have the feel of a centralized system. There may be tradeoffs, but the benefits of not having a company at the center of the network should create great opportunities for news organizations, innovative developers, designers, businesses, and users everywhere. Twitter is great, but we want something that works better for all of us.
