MSN Messenger

[dlangland]

I have only ever used the Yahoo Instant Messenger, but a friend who just got a new computer, last wk. asked if I could do the MSN. I said, sure, it's already in the computer because that is the one my college daughter used when she is home, so the whatever was already installed. Yet, I am having a terrible time with it. When I signed up, I tried to use the hotmail e-mail address I keep for junk mail purposes, yet it kept saying I couldn't use that for whatever reason...I didn't understand. Now, when I log in, it first shows my yahoo address with the given password, yet once I am logged in shows up on my screen as my Inbox e-mail address. I don't know what on earth I did. It just would have been so much easier for them it have installed the Yahoo since I am so computer illiterate. Does anyone know what I did wrong or if it will will work like this? Thank you. Deb

[auntieemu]

I don't use that one very often, but am in it as auntieemu. If you want to try a trial run, I will chat with you. Look for auntieemu.

[Kathy]

I have MSN, Yahoo and Google Talk.

I just used my gmail e-mail ID when I signed up for MSN.

I'm [e-mail] on MSN if you get it working.

If it gives you too much trouble-why not just sign up for a new free hotmail account and start over? Or I can send you an invite for a free Gmail account so you can use that e-mail addy.

Just be sure you're signed out of all Hotmail or MSN sites before signing up for a new account.
To be safe, I'd close down any messenger services and e-mail programs.

[Kathy]

Auntie, I added you-when you get a chance can you let me know if I sent the notice to the right addy?

I used autieemu at hotmail.com

[dlangland]

Thank you all. If I had just stayed home last night, they wrote this morning that they were trying to test it with me, but I missed them. I'll see if I get brave later, and I sure might test the system with one of you. That is very sweet of you. Deb ;D

[juju]

Yahoo and MSN merged.

Microsoft, Yahoo to Link IM Networks
By Nate Mook, BetaNews
October 12, 2005, 10:55 AM

UPDATED Microsoft and Yahoo announced on Wednesday a blockbuster interoperability deal that will reshape the landscape of the fragmented instant messaging market. The companies will connect their IM networks so users on each can communicate with one another using text and voice chat free of charge.
Starting in the second quarter of 2006, customers of both services will be able to see their friends' online presence, share emoticons, and add new contacts from either Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger to their buddy list.

In 1999, Microsoft connected its MSN Messenger client to AOL's AIM network - without authorization. The move let to a cat-and-mouse game of AOL cutting off its new competitor and MSN re-establishing communication with each update. Microsoft eventually gave up and focused on improving its client.

Such disparate messaging networks led to the creation of third party clients with the ability to connect to each simultaneously. AOL and others were initially critical of applications like Trillian, but eventually backed down and ceased efforts to block the newcomers.

"IM interoperability is the right thing for our customers, our businesses and the industry as a whole, and Microsoft is delighted to help lead these efforts with Yahoo," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in a statement.

"This is truly a turning point for the IM industry," added Yahoo CEO Terry Semel, "and we believe our agreement with Microsoft will help usher in a new era of IP communications."

Yahoo and Microsoft will now command upwards of 44 percent of the market, according to research firm Radicati Group, putting new pressure on market leader AOL, which holds around 56 percent market share with AIM and ICQ. And according to recent comScore Media Metrix numbers, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger together reach 33.5 million unique users each month, more than the 23 million running AIM.

But competing with AOL is likely not the primary reason Microsoft and Yahoo have linked up. The new threat to the IM heavyweights comes from voice chat and upstarts such as Skype that have taken the communications industry by storm. Google, meanwhile, recently launched a communications client called Google Talk that focuses on simple PC-to-PC calling.

Still, a source at Yahoo expressed concern about the new partnership to BetaNews, hypothesizing that interoperability will only serve to strengthen Microsoft's position in the market.

Recently, IM software clients have evolved to link consumers to other services beyond just chat - from blogs to search. And if users are able to message contacts on Yahoo through the MSN client bundled with Windows, it could hamper Yahoo's efforts to reach more eyeballs.

Microsoft is also reported to be in talks with Time Warner, and a deal to open the door between MSN Messenger and AIM has been rumored. However, nothing concrete has come from the discussions thus far.

www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_Yahoo_to_Link_IM_Networks/1129075667




You should update your Yahoo messenger messenger.yahoo.com/

and update your MSN
messenger.msn.com/Xp/Default.aspx


Updates are critical in this day and age. Be sure to read my IM software Warning that I am posting right after I am done posting this. ( New thread )

[sheddog]

Everyone probably know this, but will add it anyways...There are two messengers put out by MSN, One is Windows Messenger which is for XP. The other is MSN Messenger which was for the older operating systems...I find that if a person uses windows messenger, it does not work that well when conversing with someone that has msn messenger, especially sending files between the two different systems...I personally use MSN messenger that works great for both the older operating systems and XP.....You do not have to uninstall one messenger in order to run another...You just can't run the two at once, but then again there is not need to run them both....Hope this helps....

[bbird]

I don't have anything to add, but wanted to say...

Sheddog- I love your avator! That is so cute.

[sheddog]

Why thankyou, but it is one that is offered on the profile page, I am looking for my own distinct one, but haven't come across anything that I like yet, but this is a neat one, guess I have to thank the owner of this site for having it in the avatar selections...