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With the听buzz currently surrounding听the online phenomenon that is , tech head Gyles Brandreth broke out his laptop to delve into the fast-moving world of social networking.

Just as we start getting to grips with online communities like and , and video sharing groups such as , and , comes another internet fad.

Yes, online messaging service Twitter is the latest in long line of crazes to hit the web. Twitter users - known as Tweeters - can update those interested of their movements throughout the day in reports of up to 140 characters via their computers or mobile phones.

Jonathan Ross made the service famous during his recent suspension, and now a host of other well-known names - aka the Twitterati - have started using the site. These include Stephen Fry, Boris Johnson - under the user name MayorofLondon - Jamie Oliver (Jamie_Oliver), Demi Moore (mrskutcher), John Cleese and even US President Barack Obama. But is it just a flash in the pan?

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