Difference between Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger?

[Rob Schneider]

Folks,

What is difference? They seem to be the same, but they sort of look
different. They run different version number.

I assume discussed/explained on a Microsoft web site, but I can't spot it.

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Rob,

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.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Rob Schneider" <rmschnestripthisout_at_stripthisoutbeebstripthisou t.net> wrote in message
...
> Folks,
>
> What is difference? They seem to be the same, but they sort of look
> different. They run different version number.
>
> I assume discussed/explained on a Microsoft web site, but I can't spot it.
>

[Paul Westwell]

Jonathan,

Can you use video between Windows messenger 4.7 and MSN messenger 6.1?

Regards,
Paul


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings Rob,
>
> 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.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "Rob Schneider" <rmschnestripthisout_at_stripthisoutbeebstripthisou t.net>
wrote in message
> ...
> > Folks,
> >
> > What is difference? They seem to be the same, but they sort of look
> > different. They run different version number.
> >
> > I assume discussed/explained on a Microsoft web site, but I can't spot
it.
> >
>
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Paul,

Assuming both sides are using Windows XP, yes.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Paul Westwell" > wrote in message
...
> Jonathan,
>
> Can you use video between Windows messenger 4.7 and MSN messenger 6.1?
>
> Regards,
> Paul
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Greetings Rob,
> >
> > 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.
> > ____________________________________________
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> > Associate Expert
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> > Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> > "Rob Schneider" <rmschnestripthisout_at_stripthisoutbeebstripthisou t.net>
> wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Folks,
> > >
> > > What is difference? They seem to be the same, but they sort of look
> > > different. They run different version number.
> > >
> > > I assume discussed/explained on a Microsoft web site, but I can't spot
> it.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>