Greetings Paul,
Actually, they both perform different functions. 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 if you're simply using the most basic functionality, connecting to the
public .NET Messegner service) and a matter of personal choice. 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,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
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