Introducing the “MAKE Buddy”

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Introducing the “MAKE Buddy”

Make BuddyI’ve always thought instant messaging was fast lightweight way to get information – often better than opening up a browser on your computer, or trying to use a phone to browse the web. So, we’re now in “beta” of a new way to get the latest from MAKE, it’s a little MAKE buddy you’ll be able to add to you buddy list on AIM/iChat. Right now you can get the latest posts, news, gadgets and events from MAKE, and have the little MAKE buddy message you when there are new posts if you choose. We’ll also add queries, for example you could type “How do I weld” and the buddy would send you a link. Here’s a screen shot of him now, once he’s ready for more testers I’ll let you know! Image – MAKE Buddy.

3 thoughts on “Introducing the “MAKE Buddy”

  1. BobSyris says:

    Hey, what ‘framework’ are you using to implement the buddy?

    A few years ago I made one to interface with my blog. I wrote it as a plugin for Gaim and it seemed to work reasonably well that way.

  2. yo_tyler says:

    Any plans for one for MSN?

  3. douglas.anderson@gmail.com says:

    Can I be a tester?

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