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 ==== #9  Encryption ==== ==== #9  Encryption ====
 Most IM tools don't offer any kind of encryption. However many IRC servers (such as afternet) support SSL encryption, so you can bitch about your boss without fear he is listening in. Most IM tools don't offer any kind of encryption. However many IRC servers (such as afternet) support SSL encryption, so you can bitch about your boss without fear he is listening in.
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 ==== #8  Flexibility ==== ==== #8  Flexibility ====
-Because of IRC's open nature, you can run whatever software you want to connect.  There are literally thousands of programs capable of connecting to IRC, from bots to clients. You aren't tied to one IM client that you don't like.+Because of IRC's open nature, you can run whatever software you want to connect.  There are literally thousands of programs capable of connecting to IRC, from bots to clients. You aren't tied to one IM client that you don't like. And you aren't generating profit for the owner of the IM client by being subjected to their advertisements.
  
  

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