windows messenger

[paul]

i am running win xp with version 4.7 of windows
messenger.i have seen advertised msn version 6. is this a
new version of what i am running or is it something
different. also if i am on windows messenger would i be
able to contact some one who is using msn.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Paul,

It is actually something different -- but it does run on the same network as Windows
Messenger does, the accounts are the same, and your contact list is the same (if you signed
into MSN Messenger) as well.

Naturally, you can contact anyone on Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger using either client.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Paul,

Actually, MSN Messenger has two functions -- the first is 'Start Webcam', which actually is
compatible with anyone on any Windows version that MSN Messenger 6 supports, the second is
'Start Video Conference' which is only available on Windows XP clients (but is backwards
compatible with Windows Messenger, which the 'Start Webcam' function is not).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com