What is UNIX Talk?
Talk is a UNIX communication method for split screen textual
conversations between two users. Talk requests are actively sent to a
user on a particular machine, unlike IRC
which is simply joined by interested users.
- Metaphor: Simple phone call
- Form: Live Communication
- Medium: Simple Text
- Distribution: Private
- Administration: Unmoderated
- Similar Tools: IRC
Software
This document was created at the University of Michigan
School of Information and Library
Studies (SILS), but it has been designed for public use. Permission is
hereby granted for unlimited print and electronic redistribution. Your
feedback is encouraged.
fprefect@umich.edu - 12/17/94