[Cialug] graphical `write`?

[Jeffrey Ollie]

On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM, chris rheinherren
<c.rheinherren at gmail.com> wrote:
> I know that users can use `write` to send messages to one another when both
> are logged into the same system via terminal. Is there a way to send
> messages back and forth between users on the same system when one is logged
> in via a terminal and the other a GUI login? -- Other than email.

`write' works if you open up a graphical terminal emulator as well.
But I'd suggest going with XMPP and
a CLI client.  I've never tried it but there is at least one out there:

http://www.openfusion.net/net/clix

If XMPP isn't your thing you could go with IRC and use irssi (which
many people prefer over GUI clients anyway).

-- 
Jeff Ollie