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JC in God's country
Any thought about which one to use ?
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Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Greetings JC,
There are several differences between the two. 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,
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.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
There are several differences between the two. 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,
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.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
J
JC
Thanks for the informative and prompt response. One more
question, if I run Windows Messenger, will I be able to
communicate with someone who runs MSN Messenger?
Cheers
JC
question, if I run Windows Messenger, will I be able to
communicate with someone who runs MSN Messenger?
Cheers
JC
notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for-----Original Message-----
Greetings JC,
There are several differences between the two. Most
interface, etc. whereas Windows Messengerdisplay pictures, custom emoticons, has a different
Server, etc. Which one you use is upsupports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM
your needs and likes), however oneto you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon
functionality (Remote Assistance,thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
upon what functionality you need and..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
I
Ian
Further to this - I tried this last night and although we
could send instant messages with one of us on MSN and the
other (me) on Windows messneger we could not get the
video/webcam "conversation" going.
Any ideas ?
Ian.
could send instant messages with one of us on MSN and the
other (me) on Windows messneger we could not get the
video/webcam "conversation" going.
Any ideas ?
Ian.
I
Ian
Further to this - I tried this last night and although we
could send instant messages with one of us on MSN and the
other (me) on Windows messenger we could not get the
video/webcam "conversation" going.
Any ideas ?
Ian.
could send instant messages with one of us on MSN and the
other (me) on Windows messenger we could not get the
video/webcam "conversation" going.
Any ideas ?
Ian.
notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for-----Original Message-----
Greetings JC,
There are several differences between the two. Most
interface, etc. whereas Windows Messengerdisplay pictures, custom emoticons, has a different
Server, etc. Which one you use is upsupports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM
your needs and likes), however oneto you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon
functionality (Remote Assistance,thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
upon what functionality you need and..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
HI JC,
You certainly can, they both operate on the same network.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
You certainly can, they both operate on the same network.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Hi Ian,
Voice features are the same across the Messenger versions but video is a bit fragmented. The
MSN Messenger "Webcam" functionality is not compatible with Windows Messenger, but the MSN
Messenger "Video Conference" feature is compatible with Windows Messenger's "Start Camera"
functionality.
However, this "Video Conference" option in MSN Messenger is only available while running on
Windows XP, and a direct connection needs to be established between you and your contact. As
such, unlike the MSN Messenger "Webcam" which can go through a Messenger relay server, the
"Video Conference" and Windows Messenger equivalent can not.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
Voice features are the same across the Messenger versions but video is a bit fragmented. The
MSN Messenger "Webcam" functionality is not compatible with Windows Messenger, but the MSN
Messenger "Video Conference" feature is compatible with Windows Messenger's "Start Camera"
functionality.
However, this "Video Conference" option in MSN Messenger is only available while running on
Windows XP, and a direct connection needs to be established between you and your contact. As
such, unlike the MSN Messenger "Webcam" which can go through a Messenger relay server, the
"Video Conference" and Windows Messenger equivalent can not.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Hi Ian,
Voice features are the same across the Messenger versions but video is a bit fragmented. The
MSN Messenger "Webcam" functionality is not compatible with Windows Messenger, but the MSN
Messenger "Video Conference" feature is compatible with Windows Messenger's "Start Camera"
functionality.
However, this "Video Conference" option in MSN Messenger is only available while running on
Windows XP, and a direct connection needs to be established between you and your contact. As
such, unlike the MSN Messenger "Webcam" which can go through a Messenger relay server, the
"Video Conference" and Windows Messenger equivalent can not.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
Voice features are the same across the Messenger versions but video is a bit fragmented. The
MSN Messenger "Webcam" functionality is not compatible with Windows Messenger, but the MSN
Messenger "Video Conference" feature is compatible with Windows Messenger's "Start Camera"
functionality.
However, this "Video Conference" option in MSN Messenger is only available while running on
Windows XP, and a direct connection needs to be established between you and your contact. As
such, unlike the MSN Messenger "Webcam" which can go through a Messenger relay server, the
"Video Conference" and Windows Messenger equivalent can not.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
I
Ian Hutch
Hi Jonathan, This explains it, thanks. I will install MSN
messenger as all my contacts seem to run this so should
solve the problem.
Ian
messenger as all my contacts seem to run this so should
solve the problem.
Ian
versions but video is a bit fragmented. The-----Original Message-----
Hi Ian,
Voice features are the same across the Messenger
with Windows Messenger, but the MSNMSN Messenger "Webcam" functionality is not compatible
Windows Messenger's "Start Camera"Messenger "Video Conference" feature is compatible with
is only available while running onfunctionality.
However, this "Video Conference" option in MSN Messenger
established between you and your contact. AsWindows XP, and a direct connection needs to be
through a Messenger relay server, thesuch, unlike the MSN Messenger "Webcam" which can go
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Hi Ian,
Yes, if all contacts are using MSN Messenger, the relays servers can be used, so it should
work. The experience (that is, speed and quality) is much better when directly connected
however.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
Yes, if all contacts are using MSN Messenger, the relays servers can be used, so it should
work. The experience (that is, speed and quality) is much better when directly connected
however.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com