Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger 6.1

[huikau]

Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger 6.1 have the same icons and appear to
provide very similar functions. Can anyone tell me what the differences or
advantages/disadvantages are for one versus the other?
Thanks.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

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,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Bob Whitehead]

Thanks for the explanation Jonathon. However, why does
MSN Explorer use Windows Messenger rather than MSN
Messenger? Just curious.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
Greetings,

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,

Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft

technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Bob,

When MSN Explorer was released (the version that comes with Windows XP), Windows Messenger
was considered the "Messenger client" for Windows XP and hence why MSN Explorer uses it.
However, this has since changed, and the later versions of MSN Explorer for MSN Subscribers
(MSN 8/9) come with MSN Messenger (5/6).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[singha_lvr]

Thanks for the explanation Jonathon. However, why does
MSN Explorer use Windows Messenger rather than MSN
Messenger? Just curious.

Bob

Only Microsoft could manage to make things so confusing.

 

[huikau]

Thanks Jonathan --
Since I have to have Windows Messenger anyway, I will just use it and
uninstall MSN Messenger 6.1.

Leo

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Leo,

It's up to you, you're very welcome =).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com