Date: Nov. 13, 2000
Link: http://protocol.jabber.org/
Source Author or Organization: Jabber.com, Inc.

This is the main gateway for obtaining details on the XML Protocol for Jabber, a new open source instant messaging platform that works directly over the Internet. Jabber uses distributed servers, utilizes an XML based protocol, and has transprent compatibility with other instant messaging systems like ICQ (I Seek You), AIM (America Online Instant Messenger), MSN Messenger (Microsoft Network Messenger), and IRC (Internet Relay Chat).

The site posts sample code and extensive documentation including: the Jabber client, Jabber Server, Jabber Namespaces, and XML Streams. All source code and documentation is distributed under the GNU Pubic License (GPL).