Differences in MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger

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Whit

I have both Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger on my
computer using Windows XP. I have been unable to learn
what the difference is in these two programs. They seem
to be doing the same thing. Should I have both? Should I
delete one? If so, which one should I delete?

I have been utterly unable to get any information from
Microsoft - UGH!. It's enough to drive someone to Apple -
Double UGH!

Thanks for you help
 
Andrew E said:
MSN messenger usually is associated with MSN Explorer,
typically a dial-up connection ISP.Windows Explorer comes
with xp,and should be used as is,having and/or running
both will slow performance,and isnt advisable.
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Andrew, Andrew, Andrew... tsk, tsk, tsk.....
 
OK. So I uninstalled MSN Messenger and kept Windows
Messenger. Now I can't find a way to get to a chat room.
Does Windows Messenger not provide that option??
 
Greetings Whit,

There are several differences, Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for display
pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on Windows XP in order for
MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application
Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN
Mobile, etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange
Server, Greenwich/RTC Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Also, it's been my personal experience that Apple doesn't have that much technical
information about their products available, although they may just be hiding it from me =).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
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