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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
Messaging systems suffer from the {{w|network effect}}, as in order to communicate, both parties need to be using the same system. | Messaging systems suffer from the {{w|network effect}}, as in order to communicate, both parties need to be using the same system. | ||
β | Though relatively ancient by modern standards, {{w|SMS}} is supported by almost every mobile device (unless you're using a | + | Though relatively ancient by modern standards, {{w|SMS}} is supported by almost every mobile device (unless you're using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone#Kosher_phone] or still on a {{w|DynaTAC}}) that has a phone number attached, which means if you want to send a message to someone, but aren't sure if you have a messaging protocol in common, you can be sure at least they have SMS. |
The comic mentions many other communication systems, which offer various advantages in either security ({{w|end to end encryption}}) and or a bunch of general improvements filed under the label "vaguely modern", such as longer character limits and the ability to share media such as images in-service. | The comic mentions many other communication systems, which offer various advantages in either security ({{w|end to end encryption}}) and or a bunch of general improvements filed under the label "vaguely modern", such as longer character limits and the ability to share media such as images in-service. |