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MSN and Windows Messenger by alegator on 04-11-2005 at 05:20 AM

I always wonder why Microsoft still keeps Windows Messenger if MSN Messenger is supposed to do the same as Windows Messenger and more??


RE: MSN and Windows Messenger by Joa on 04-11-2005 at 05:27 AM

quote:
Originally posted by alegator
I always wonder why Microsoft still keeps Windows Messenger if MSN Messenger is supposed to do the same as Windows Messenger and more??
here is some info on the difference between the two from mess.be
here

and here is a quote from that site:
"Microsoft has decided to remove it from future versions of Windows, but in the meantime you'll have to remove it yourself."
RE: MSN and Windows Messenger by Hank on 04-11-2005 at 05:28 AM

windows Messenger is Mainly for Bsusinesses now , not the average Home user


RE: MSN and Windows Messenger by J.J on 04-11-2005 at 05:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Joa
but in the meantime you'll have to remove it yourself

Note that if you remove it, some plugins may not instal or function properly
RE: RE: MSN and Windows Messenger by alegator on 04-11-2005 at 06:37 AM

quote:
Note that if you remove it, some plugins may not instal or function properly

Which ones?
RE: RE: MSN and Windows Messenger by alegator on 04-11-2005 at 06:41 AM

quote:
and here is a quote from that site:
"Microsoft has decided to remove it from future versions of Windows, but in the meantime you'll have to remove it yourself."

This quote refers to the Messenger Service which has nothing to do with the Windows Messenger client...
Thanks for the useful link!