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Windows Messenger is a proprietary instant messaging client included in Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. It is also available for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, beginning with version 5, but is not included in Windows Vista.
Windows Messenger should not be confused with the similarly-named Windows Live Messenger (formerly known as MSN Messenger), which is a separate instant messaging product available for download from Microsoft. It is also not related to the Messenger Service, which is a component of Windows NT's LAN Manager.
Windows Messenger has been superseded by Office Communicator in corporate environments and Windows Live Messenger for .NET Messenger Service connections.
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Pros & Cons
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Not to be confused with Windows Live Messenger
Developer: Microsoft
Latest release: 5.1.0706 / June 4, 2007
OS: Microsoft Windows
Genre: Instant messaging client
License: Freeware
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MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- Integrates with Gmail
- Unlimited file transfers
- Uses XMPP protocol so it compatible with many Third-Party applications
Cons
- Currently NO message encryption
- Official stand alone application does not support Group chat
- Lackluster interface and design.
Windows Messenger
0%
vs.
Google Talk
100%
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- Allows the use of multiple chat protocols with ONE universal app
- Shared buddy lists from all contacts in one easily accesible space
- Contact message history very useful (chat logs)
Cons
- you are allways asked to go pro and pay
- No Google talk (yet?)
- No Skype compatibility
Windows Messenger
0%
vs.
Trillian
100%
MSRP --
Released --
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a free, advertisement-supported proprietary instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol. It was released by AOL in May of 1997. It is one of the most popular instant message programs in the United States. Stand-alone official AIM client software...
Windows Messenger
0%
vs.
AOL Instant Messenger
100%
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- Clean design, tends to use less visual space than other IMs
- Freeware
- Very popular, almost everyone have account on Yahoo!
Cons
- Crashes a lot on the Mac platform
- Ads included, more data
- Google Talk not supported
Windows Messenger
0%
vs.
Yahoo! Messenger
100%
MSRP --
Released --
Pros
- The first widely used Internet instant messaging program
Cons
- ICQ is often used for distribution of unwanted advertisement and spam.
- It is not possible to cancel or delete an ICQ account.
- Pressure on alternative clients.
Windows Messenger
0%
vs.
ICQ
100%
MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- customizable through third party tools such as apatch and Messenger Plus!
- Free
- lots of features
Cons
- Not compatible with ICQ.
- Mac version slow, buggy and outdated.
- Requires registration with MSN.
Windows Messenger
17%
vs.
Windows Live Messenger
83%
Reviews
June 30, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- not many features
- slow file transfers (aren't peer-to-peer)
- ads
- can't see photos
- service sucks
- has many stupid features
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November 25, 2008
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Pros
- has relatively many features
- aPatch can customize messenger heavily, remove ads
Cons
- slow file transfers (aren't peer-to-peer)
- ads
- service sucks
- has many stupid features
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January 4, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- not many features
- slow file transfers (aren't peer-to-peer)
- ads
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August 6, 2008
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- not many features
- can't see photos
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July 11, 2008
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reviewer
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- not many features
- can't see photos
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August 5, 2008
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January 28, 2008
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Pros
- Minimal Interface, no clutter, low memory usage
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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