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title: Chatting with your computer
date: "2002-09-18T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1152
description: I explore a unique way to interact with a DOS prompt using Jabber bots. This method leverages instant messaging protocols to turn a chat interface into a functional remote command-line tool for your computer.
keywords: [jabber, bots, dos prompt, command-line interface, xmpp, remote access]
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[Chatting with your computer](http://www.openp2p.com/pub/a/p2p/2002/01/11/jabber_bots.html) -- the new way of interacting with your DOS prompt.