Windows Messenger\MSN Messenger

[Joe G]

I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do I
need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.

Thanks

Joe

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Joe,

There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
>I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do I
> need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Joe,

There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
>I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do I
> need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Joe,

There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
>I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do I
> need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Joe,

There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
>I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do I
> need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
>

[Joe G]

Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings Joe,
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
6 has support for
> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
whereas Windows Messenger
> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
Which one you use is up
> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
likes), however one
> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
Assistance,
> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
Profiles, MSN Mobile,
> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
(Exchange Server,
> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>
> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
Messenger service,
> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
functionality you need and
> how you want Messenger to look.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "Joe G" > wrote in message
...
> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
I
> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe G]

Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings Joe,
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
6 has support for
> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
whereas Windows Messenger
> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
Which one you use is up
> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
likes), however one
> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
Assistance,
> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
Profiles, MSN Mobile,
> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
(Exchange Server,
> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>
> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
Messenger service,
> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
functionality you need and
> how you want Messenger to look.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "Joe G" > wrote in message
...
> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
I
> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe G]

Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings Joe,
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
6 has support for
> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
whereas Windows Messenger
> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
Which one you use is up
> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
likes), however one
> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
Assistance,
> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
Profiles, MSN Mobile,
> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
(Exchange Server,
> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>
> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
Messenger service,
> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
functionality you need and
> how you want Messenger to look.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "Joe G" > wrote in message
...
> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
I
> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe G]

Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings Joe,
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
6 has support for
> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
whereas Windows Messenger
> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
Which one you use is up
> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
likes), however one
> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
Assistance,
> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
Profiles, MSN Mobile,
> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
(Exchange Server,
> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>
> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
Messenger service,
> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
functionality you need and
> how you want Messenger to look.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>
> "Joe G" > wrote in message
...
> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
I
> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joe,

Glad to be of assistance =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
> Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Greetings Joe,
>>
>> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
> 6 has support for
>> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
> whereas Windows Messenger
>> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
> Which one you use is up
>> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
> likes), however one
>> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
>> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
> Assistance,
>> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
> Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
> (Exchange Server,
>> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>>
>> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
> Messenger service,
>> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
> functionality you need and
>> how you want Messenger to look.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
>>
>> "Joe G" > wrote in message
> ...
>> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
> I
>> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joe,

Glad to be of assistance =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
> Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Greetings Joe,
>>
>> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
> 6 has support for
>> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
> whereas Windows Messenger
>> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
> Which one you use is up
>> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
> likes), however one
>> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
>> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
> Assistance,
>> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
> Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
> (Exchange Server,
>> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>>
>> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
> Messenger service,
>> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
> functionality you need and
>> how you want Messenger to look.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
>>
>> "Joe G" > wrote in message
> ...
>> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
> I
>> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joe,

Glad to be of assistance =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
> Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Greetings Joe,
>>
>> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
> 6 has support for
>> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
> whereas Windows Messenger
>> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
> Which one you use is up
>> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
> likes), however one
>> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
>> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
> Assistance,
>> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
> Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
> (Exchange Server,
>> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>>
>> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
> Messenger service,
>> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
> functionality you need and
>> how you want Messenger to look.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
>>
>> "Joe G" > wrote in message
> ...
>> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
> I
>> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Joe,

Glad to be of assistance =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Joe G" > wrote in message ...
> Thank you, that clears it up nice and tidy!
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Greetings Joe,
>>
>> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger
> 6 has support for
>> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc.
> whereas Windows Messenger
>> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc.
> Which one you use is up
>> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
> likes), however one
>> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
>> Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
> Assistance,
>> Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member
> Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies
> (Exchange Server,
>> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>>
>> Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET
> Messenger service,
>> .NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>> Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what
> functionality you need and
>> how you want Messenger to look.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
>>
>> "Joe G" > wrote in message
> ...
>> >I have both installed, can some one tell me what the dirrerence is and do
> I
>> > need both. The MSN is 6.1 and the Windows is a 4. something.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>