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This is the best argument I've heard yet that Buzz is more than just another of Google's me-too apps. The article makes a good case that syndication of Buzz content through open standards could make it a powerful competitor to Facebook. I'd be curious to hear other people's opinions on whether this is just hype or seems realistic.

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FWIW, I haven't come on HN at all today because my account had Buzz when I woke up.

same here. it's like hacker news discussion only with people i actually know and care about.

Really? Why do you think this doesn't happen on Facebook for you and your friends?

Being open is an advantage in the long run, but I simply cannot see a compelling reason to use Buzz over Facebook or Twitter now.

Maybe because I don't have buzz in my account yet, the experience might be somehow better, but this is what counts initially, not openness.

I'm not sure it's got anything to do with being open, but buzz is awesome because it's like a first-class email. I get notified of responses, my comments get saved in sent mail, I can even download buzz over POP!

Putting the pieces together, when I write this comment I'll get a copy in my email in a few minutes. Win.

Yes, it surely is a Facebook competitor. At first glance, it looks to me like a Friendfeed inserted into a GMail - which I see like a simple, yet brilliant idea.

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