Michael over at Tame the Web has recently become enamored of Jybe, and seems to have experienced the same good customer service I did back in February. Seems that Jybe has been listening to folks, including librarians, and is addressing several of the shortcomings that we found in our initial tests with this product. Will definately replicate the tests when 2.0 comes out and will provide an update then.
Michael’s a little worried about whether users will install a plugin, and I have to agree that’s still a shortcoming. I wonder if something like this can be incorporated into the toolbar I’m still plugging away at? If there’s an overwhelming added value to something, surely the users will have less reason not to download?
Link: Tame the Web: Libraries and Technology: Jybe 2.0 is Coming (RIP VR).
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Excellent news, Paul! I have to say that with these small, free applications (things like Chatango, rssfwd, and now, Jybe), the developers all seem very eager to get input and to respond to shortcomings immediately. I’ve receieved exquisite and nigh on immediate service from both Chatango and rssfwd – the latter even hit me up without me asking! I think if librarians can continue to play with these things and express their pros and cons, we may end up with a great workable suite of free or cheap apps that allow us to do our jobs better. Thanks for keeping an eye out for all of these tools!