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Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:58 pm
by Vaya
Microsoft is switching off its Windows Live Messenger service on 15 March.
On that date Messenger log-ins will no longer work and users must turn to Skype, said Microsoft in an email sent to all Messenger users.
The email also encouraged users to update to Skype and familiarise themselves with the service before the switch-off.
The service switch is a consequence of Microsoft's acquisition of Skype in October 2011 for $8.5bn (£5.3bn).
In November 2012, Microsoft announced that it was switching off Live Messenger in early 2013 but gave no firm date. At the same time, Microsoft made it possible for Messenger users to talk to and swap messages with contacts via Skype.
To help people migrate before 15 March, Microsoft has added an upgrade button to its desktop Messenger that when clicked uninstalls Messenger and puts Skype in its place.
Until the switch-off date Messenger would work as it always did, said Microsoft.
The Windows Live Messenger instant messaging program was known as MSN Messenger when it first launched in 1999. The service is believed to be used by about 300 million people every month.
China is the only nation in which Messenger will keep operating, because it is run under licence there.
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Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:27 pm
by *BlackFox
Yeah I know.... ridiculous huh?
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:56 pm
by Strwarrior
So stupid.. Now i cant use msn on my bb -_-
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:46 pm
by omier
Bb, moving to China.
But really, they better improve the instant messaging on Skype because WLM's is way better.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:51 pm
by poehalcho
Sanktum wrote:WLM's is way better.
wat
MSN is sooo shit D:
I practically stopped logging into it as soon as I didn't need it for school contact anymore.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:51 pm
by omier
But it is.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:28 pm
by Vaya
I second that, skype is good for voice/video chat, but wlm is better for IM, and in general wlm "feels" better, can't use another client.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:32 pm
by .curve
People still use WLM?
Man I haven't used that in like...6 years.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:45 pm
by *BlackFox
Seriously, light and simple communication.. Is now to be replaced by the bloated rubbish: skype
So what makes skype better?
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:02 pm
by .curve
*BlackFox wrote:Seriously, light and simple communication.. Is now to be replaced by the bloated rubbish: skype
So what makes skype better?
The song it plays when you're getting a call.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:08 pm
by Strwarrior
Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:08 pm
by Razorhead
The main reasons for shutting down messenger are:
getting more people to use Skype
&
starting "fresh" with messaging + voip, because messenger has a "bad/negative" ring to it these last years (linked with perverts & malicious software being spread around)
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:17 pm
by omier
Strwarrior wrote:Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
I really don't like facebook for instant messaging. It's not comfortable imo.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:40 pm
by .curve
Sanktum wrote:Strwarrior wrote:Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
I really don't like facebook for instant messaging. It's not comfortable imo.
My question to you is...what all do you need in instant messaging? I would think the ability to send/receive messages is all anyone needs. Personally, I don't need the flashy screen name or anything like that, just the ability to type a message, press enter to send it, and receive messages. Facebook messaging does that.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:23 pm
by omier
I just like a separate convo window, enough emoticons (I don't use any custom ones), the ability to share pics instantly, group chats and long term groups. I am just used to WLM having used it for a long time and it really does the job well. I have rarely had any problems.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:27 pm
by *BlackFox
.curve wrote:The song it plays when you're getting a call.
Ha! That still doesn't make skype better... lulz
Btw: Facebook is even worse!
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:19 pm
by Azilius
.curve wrote:Sanktum wrote:Strwarrior wrote:Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
I really don't like facebook for instant messaging. It's not comfortable imo.
My question to you is...what all do you need in instant messaging? I would think the ability to send/receive messages is all anyone needs. Personally, I don't need the flashy screen name or anything like that, just the ability to type a message, press enter to send it, and receive messages. Facebook messaging does that.
When you copy a picture to WLM, it expands the window and both users can see the picture. It works also with youtube links. File sharing is also very quick and easy. This makes it ideal for certain people..
WLM user base is larger than skypes (or was not long ago). Changing sucks, big time. Not to mention skype has a giant ugly interface compared to WLM which is very small and tidy. The ads are MUCH less intrusive as well.
All in all I'm mad about having to change, the picture sending loss is reason enough.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:44 am
by poehalcho
Not to mention skype has a giant ugly interface compared to WLM which is very small and tidy. The ads are MUCH less intrusive as well.
2 words. Compact view.
And how are MSN's ads less intrusive?? they keep popping out w/e you hover your mouse over them and flash nonstop. flash just has like 1 add and it's non-flashy and always in the same colour... and it goes with Skype's theme...
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:50 am
by omier
I couldn't give a single fuck about that one advert, on either Skype or WLM.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:02 am
by Majorharper
Skype is the way to go, it is the best VOiP on the web, and well who cares if the IM sucks, skype is the best, I switched from WLM 2 years ago, and I never went back.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:13 am
by Azilius
poehalcho wrote: Not to mention skype has a giant ugly interface compared to WLM which is very small and tidy. The ads are MUCH less intrusive as well.
2 words. Compact view.
And how are MSN's ads less intrusive?? they keep popping out w/e you hover your mouse over them and flash nonstop. flash just has like 1 add and it's non-flashy and always in the same colour... and it goes with Skype's theme...
I can't replicate the incredibly intrusive ads on skype at the moment. If I can I'll post it. I don't have "popping out" ads on WLM, not sure what you mean really. It's almost ad free, you click the small x in the top corner of the ad in any WLM window to get rid of said ad except for the contact view window.
WLM is much, much more clean. Image sharing compatible too!
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:33 am
by I Am Vegeta
i dont use msn anymore, when i get on i get request from girls i dont remember that want me to show my dick on cam lmao
i use fb messenger most of the time
skype when im gaming though
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:07 am
by BuDo
.curve wrote:People still use WLM?
Man I haven't used that in like...6 years.
+1
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:10 am
by BuDo
Microsoft need to shut down period...Time we get some new and exciting operating system from someone else..
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:56 am
by CrimsonNuker
Still using MSN 2009 14.0.8
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:18 am
by Skyve
Sad to see the first online social tool I've used disappearing. MSN was good man.
That being said, the Facebook Messenger App on Android/iOS is simply awesome. Clean, simple and efficient.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:40 am
by Strwarrior
Sanktum wrote:Strwarrior wrote:Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
I really don't like facebook for instant messaging. It's not comfortable imo.
I use it for mobile, you can share pics etc, it has everything you need >,< .
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:47 am
by Aristocrat
msn is so 2004.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:55 am
by MrTwilliger
As soon as I got my first phone I ditched MSN. Phone/Skype/Facebook. All the communication options I need.
As for the news? Eh. Sure MSN had some nostalgic value, but apart from that it's just another IM.
Re: Microsoft to turn off Windows Messenger on 15 March
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:05 am
by omier
Strwarrior wrote:Sanktum wrote:Strwarrior wrote:Actually i use facebook to chat and bbm, but some of my friends dont use any of these so i have to use msn, its not that bad but skype is..
I really don't like facebook for instant messaging. It's not comfortable imo.
I use it for mobile, you can share pics etc, it has everything you need >,< .
I don't have a smartphone.