Comments on: 37 Signals Launches Campfire http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:55:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Twitter: Utility or Also Ran? « Tim Bauer’s Running Thoughts http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-2233025 Twitter: Utility or Also Ran? « Tim Bauer’s Running Thoughts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:20:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-2233025 [...] IM because they can’t see what you are talking about. A twitter style IM is somewhat like campfire. At any time you can come in and see what was said since your last visit to the campfire (IM [...] [...] IM because they can’t see what you are talking about. A twitter style IM is somewhat like campfire. At any time you can come in and see what was said since your last visit to the campfire (IM [...]

]]> By: Zvi Cohen http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-281605 Zvi Cohen Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:19:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-281605 Another overhyped underdeveloped stinker from 37 signals. Another overhyped underdeveloped stinker from 37 signals.

]]> By: Just a Memo http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14330 Just a Memo Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:53:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14330 <strong>Year of the Dog...</strong> The Year of the Dog seems to provide a bigger bark. It also provides new opportunities to learn new things. I recently just booked a trip for Japan with a couple of friends. It'll be a part of a guided...... Year of the Dog…

The Year of the Dog seems to provide a bigger bark. It also provides new opportunities to learn new things. I recently just booked a trip for Japan with a couple of friends. It’ll be a part of a guided……

]]> By: Practical Futurist » Simple is beautiful http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14074 Practical Futurist » Simple is beautiful Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14074 [...] 37 Signals Launches Campfire [...] [...] 37 Signals Launches Campfire [...]

]]> By: NearWalden » links for 2006-02-19 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14022 NearWalden » links for 2006-02-19 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:18:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14022 [...] 37 Signals Launches Campfire Campfire, the new 37 Signals product, launched yesterday. It is a dead simple way to create a robust, permanent (with URL) group chat. (tags: chat groupware) [...] [...] 37 Signals Launches Campfire Campfire, the new 37 Signals product, launched yesterday. It is a dead simple way to create a robust, permanent (with URL) group chat. (tags: chat groupware) [...]

]]> By: Business on the web - derekorgan.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14001 Business on the web - derekorgan.com Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:36:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-14001 <strong>Pernament URL Group chat - 37signals campfire...</strong> 37signals have just launched a new product called Campfire. There is a chat room for all basecamp users that I’ve been having a look at just to get a feel for it. The main benifit here over existing technology is to create a chat room that... Pernament URL Group chat - 37signals campfire…

37signals have just launched a new product called Campfire. There is a chat room for all basecamp users that I’ve been having a look at just to get a feel for it.
The main benifit here over existing technology is to create a chat room that…

]]> By: Jeff http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13966 Jeff Sat, 18 Feb 2006 14:19:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13966 It's an interesting products for Small Business Groups. Personnally for permanent chat i use Skype. It's a pretty cool feature but, sure, you need skype on the computer to run it. It’s an interesting products for Small Business Groups. Personnally for permanent chat i use Skype. It’s a pretty cool feature but, sure, you need skype on the computer to run it.

]]> By: Small Business Blogging http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13949 Small Business Blogging Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:03:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13949 <strong>Campfire, Group Chat Application from 37 Signals...</strong> 37 Signals, the company behind Ta-da list, Writeboard, Basecamp and Backpack, has released the new Web 2.0 application named Campfire. It is a real-time group chat for businesses, including live technical support, file sharing, collaboration and other... Campfire, Group Chat Application from 37 Signals…

37 Signals, the company behind Ta-da list, Writeboard, Basecamp and Backpack, has released the new Web 2.0 application named Campfire. It is a real-time group chat for businesses, including live technical support, file sharing, collaboration and other…

]]> By: usrbingeek http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13928 usrbingeek Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:45:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13928 Campfire's pricing is purely ridiculous. I run the WyldRyde IRC network and we offer a completely free java-based web chat script that can be added to any web site and loaded in any Java-compatible web browser. We have no limit on the number of users. All we ask is the chat not be used for illegal purposes. Campfire’s pricing is purely ridiculous.

I run the WyldRyde IRC network and we offer a completely free java-based web chat script that can be added to any web site and loaded in any Java-compatible web browser. We have no limit on the number of users. All we ask is the chat not be used for illegal purposes.

]]> By: Dave Brook http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13907 Dave Brook Fri, 17 Feb 2006 21:20:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13907 Persistent group chat has been around for 8 years. For more recent stuff pls see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_real-time_editor Persistent group chat has been around for 8 years. For more recent stuff pls see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.....ime_editor

]]> By: Make You Go Hmm: » What are they smoking at the Campfire? http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13904 Make You Go Hmm: » What are they smoking at the Campfire? Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:22:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13904 [...] Sure enough, people in the comments at TechCrunch are also keying into the pricing. [...] [...] Sure enough, people in the comments at TechCrunch are also keying into the pricing. [...]

]]> By: Jason Fried http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13890 Jason Fried Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:09:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13890 Jay, text is the killer app. We're not trying to solve the screensharing problem -- we'll let the others solve that one. We're solving the basic problem -- making it dead simple for a group of people to have a persistent chat room online where they can discuss, make decisions, share files, and page through past conversations. Jay, text is the killer app. We’re not trying to solve the screensharing problem — we’ll let the others solve that one. We’re solving the basic problem — making it dead simple for a group of people to have a persistent chat room online where they can discuss, make decisions, share files, and page through past conversations.

]]> By: Dan Diemer http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13882 Dan Diemer Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:11:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13882 they really should offer a free version like basecamp. they really should offer a free version like basecamp.

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13874 Jay Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:59:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13874 Good execution, but Macromedia Breeze and LiveMeeting are better with real-time screensharing. Good execution, but Macromedia Breeze and LiveMeeting are better with real-time screensharing.

]]> By: The Daily Om : » Campfire spreads http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13871 The Daily Om : » Campfire spreads Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:45:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13871 [...] Campfire is getting some major love this morning. Tech Crunch posts the specs. Russell says, too bad its on a dying platform (PC) and bemoans why its not on mobile. [...] [...] Campfire is getting some major love this morning. Tech Crunch posts the specs. Russell says, too bad its on a dying platform (PC) and bemoans why its not on mobile. [...]

]]> By: web2.wsj2.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13857 web2.wsj2.com Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:00:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13857 <strong>The Most Promising Web 2.0 Software of 2006...</strong> It's been almost three months since my last major roundup of Web 2.0 software and I thought it's about time to release another update. The pace of innovation in the next generation of online software has continued unabated and we've seen dozens... The Most Promising Web 2.0 Software of 2006…

It’s been almost three months since my last major roundup of Web 2.0 software and I thought it’s about time to release another update. The pace of innovation in the next generation of online software has continued unabated and we’ve seen dozens…

]]> By: Mark http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13856 Mark Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:47:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13856 Keep in mind that the pricing range does not extend down to Free on this one. There's a 30-day free trial, then a fee kicks in. Keep in mind that the pricing range does not extend down to Free on this one. There’s a 30-day free trial, then a fee kicks in.

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13847 Jason Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:20:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13847 Alamak has been doing this for years. Alamak has been doing this for years.

]]> By: Hans Martin Kern http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13838 Hans Martin Kern Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:29:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13838 I don't get it. There are not enough features in there to justify the cost. I don’t get it. There are not enough features in there to justify the cost.

]]> By: Peter http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13834 Peter Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13834 I don't think that chats are something, people like to pay for. I won't - not even 12$. I realy like Basecamp, but I think the pricing is wrong... Unfortunatly. I don’t think that chats are something, people like to pay for. I won’t - not even 12$. I realy like Basecamp, but I think the pricing is wrong… Unfortunatly.

]]> By: Mat http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13825 Mat Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:55:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13825 I feel the same way as most here. Neat product - I'd probably use it with my family if it were free, but I'm not willing to pay for it. Mat I feel the same way as most here. Neat product - I’d probably use it with my family if it were free, but I’m not willing to pay for it.

Mat

]]> By: Mark Devlin http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13822 Mark Devlin Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:36:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13822 I actually pay to run a hosted chat server on my site (Pulpchat). This looks better, although it has fewer customisation options, but is too expensive. It is also not much use unless it can read existing user databases. As for communicating with clients, I don't see why you wouldn't just use any IM client for free. I am also a Basecamp customer, but I don't think I would want to pay extra for this feature. I actually pay to run a hosted chat server on my site (Pulpchat). This looks better, although it has fewer customisation options, but is too expensive. It is also not much use unless it can read existing user databases.

As for communicating with clients, I don’t see why you wouldn’t just use any IM client for free.

I am also a Basecamp customer, but I don’t think I would want to pay extra for this feature.

]]> By: Jason Fried http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13808 Jason Fried Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:12:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13808 We will be working on Basecamp integration, yes. They'll remain separate products but they'll be very very good friends ;) We will be working on Basecamp integration, yes. They’ll remain separate products but they’ll be very very good friends ;)

]]> By: jonto http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13801 jonto Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:42:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13801 There is talk that it will be integrated into the Basecamp offering which would be huge! There is talk that it will be integrated into the Basecamp offering which would be huge!

]]> By: Ewan http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13797 Ewan Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:13:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/16/37-signals-launches-campfire/#comment-13797 It's very smart. I love it! It’s very smart. I love it!

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