Shoutbox

This is proof that MSN is listening to its users. Ever since the 7th generation of MSN Messenger, we've been complaining about filesize. With the release of 7.5, the filesize can, theoretically, be decreased thanks to the drop of support for older Operating Systems. Yes, I find it funny too that, the current setup's filesize is bigger than any previous release - especially since they've REMOVED a number of components (ie. older Operating System installers)...I'm confused as to why it is LARGER. Still, I've been told that this is for the best and from here on out, there's a big possibility that installers will be smaller. This was stated on a number of *unofficial* MSN Messenger news sites.

Don't forget the major improvement in the updating system MSN Messenger uses. Instead of you having to download the whole setup again, you merely have to download the patch. What used to take 20 or so minutes (for me at least), now takes a few seconds to update MSN Messenger.

I think what MSN is doing is right. Besides, it's time for those using older Operating Systems to get with the program. People always complain about security, but I never see them updating. They're still using ancient versions of Operating Systems that aren't recieving any security patches or updates of any kind, officially. It's not surprise that the general mentality is Windows is overly insecure. No one updates it. I've been to a number of my friends' houses and each of their computers is not even on SP1. Never mind that, they aren't even up-to-date with pre-SP1 updates... It really saddens me and I'm glad Microsoft is finally forcing everyone to move ahead.