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What's the diff between Windows and MSN messenger?
I haven't found a good post yet that tells me the
differnce between Windows messenger and MSN messenger. What benefits are there if I switch to MSN messenger from Windows Messenger 4.7? Is there a compelling reason to switch? Thanks. |
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What's the diff between Windows and MSN messenger?
Greetings,
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 "Creighton" wrote in message ... I haven't found a good post yet that tells me the differnce between Windows messenger and MSN messenger. What benefits are there if I switch to MSN messenger from Windows Messenger 4.7? Is there a compelling reason to switch? Thanks. |
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What's the diff between Windows and MSN messenger?
Hi Jonathan,
Would you mind explaining a little bit what all the different things are please ? A lot of people do not or not fully understand what is meant exactly with : - display pictures - SIP-based communication services - Exchange IM services - Exchange IM server - Office Live Communication Server - etc I think that you would do a very big favour to an awful lot of people by explaining all these very sophisticated terms in an easy to understand (not technical) language. The same questions are coming back again and again, most probably a lot of people do not have a clue what is meant by all this SIP, Exchange Server and other Server issues. Suppose for a second that you know nothing about it yourself - then how would you like somebody to explain it to you, so that you would understand all of it. Maybe via your web-site ? I really believe that this is a real challenge for you as an MVP Whaddayathink "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote in message ... Greetings, 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 "Creighton" wrote in message ... I haven't found a good post yet that tells me the differnce between Windows messenger and MSN messenger. What benefits are there if I switch to MSN messenger from Windows Messenger 4.7? Is there a compelling reason to switch? Thanks. |
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