Hmm, IMO 2009 is much cleaner than 8.5, I don't see how it could be bloated compared to 8.5. But I do agree the policy on forcing people to upgrade without a good reason is ridiculous.
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Originally posted by Menthix's reply to the MessengerSays blog
So while security hole infested versions like MSN Messenger 5.0 still remain to be usable, very recent versions like 2009 QFE1 are forced to upgrade to QFE2... without ever informing us what changed between these two Messenger versions.
And what about users on 64 bit Windowx XP? After october they won't be able to use Windows Live Messenger at all because the QFE2 installer doesn't allow them to use it (even though there is no reason for it): http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E37...81BBDA1!3406.entry
Messenger team, I like your product, but please get your stuff together:
* Inform us what changed between Messenger builds. It doesn't have to be a detailed changelog, but at least tell something.
* Don't block 64 bit XP users while you have no reason to, you made this mistake multiple times now.
* Quit claiming blocking versions of less than a year old if for safety while you still allow ancient MSN Messenger versions to sign in.
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