Oct 22 2007
Introduction to MSN Messenger
MSN is the nickname
used for the freeware instant messaging client that was developed and
distributed by Microsoft in 1999 to 2005 and in 2007 for computers
running the Microsoft Windows operating system (except Windows Vista),
and aimed towards home users. MSN is best known by its short and sweet
MSN nickname but it has now been renamed Windows Live Messenger in
February 2006 as part of Microsoft’s Windows Live series of online
services and software. MSN Messenger is often used to refer to the .NET
Messenger Service (the protocols and server that allow the system to
operate) rather than any particular client.
MSN is mainly used for instant messaging, including features such as
voice conversations, webcams (MSN Messenger 7.0 and later feature full
screen audio video conversations), transferring files, and built-in
two-player online games. MSN Messenger allows messages to be enlivened
with graphical emoticons, also called smileys, Flash animations called
winks, animated display pictures, styled text, and many more with
third-party add-ons. MSN messenger has come with many updates, the
latest version being 7.5. However, even this version is no longer
available for use, as when the user attempts to sign in, they are
prompted with a message, which forces them to download Windows Live
Messenger, as a result of security vulnerability. Despite MSN is still
known by its nicknames and identified with its MSN nickname.
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