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Jaiku.com

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Template:Infobox Company Jaiku.com is a social networking and micro-blogging service comparable to the online site Twitter[1]. Jaiku was founded in July, 2006 by Jyri Engeström and Petteri Koponen of Finland.

History[edit]

Jaiku was created in July 2006 and formed Jaiku Ltd. Jaiku is based in Helsinki, Finland.[2]

Software[edit]

Jaiku is compatible with Nokia S60 mobile devices through its Jaiku Mobile client software. The software allows users to make posts through the software onto their Jaiku page.[3] Jaiku released their API, which allows programmers to make their own third-party software, such as Juhu.[4]

Events[edit]

On April 4, 2007, radio and podcast host Leo Laporte left Twitter for Jaiku due to trademark problems with his TWiT trademark.[5]

References[edit]

  1. Nicole Jacobs. Interview with Jaiku co-founder Jyri Engeström - Twitter Alternative. 606tech.com. URL accessed on 2007-05-10.
  2. About Jaiku. jaiku.com. URL accessed on 2007-05-10.
  3. Jaiku Launches at ETel. radar.oreilly.com. URL accessed on 2007-05-10.
  4. Fact Sheet. jaiku.com. URL accessed on 2007-05-10.
  5. Goodbye Twitter, Hello Jaiku. LOL: The Life of Leo. URL accessed on 2007-05-10.

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