![]() However, Linux users had to look for their own alternatives, and programs such as aMSN and Emesene appeared. Microsoft had always been very reluctant to sharing and opening up its protocol to third-parties, but even still, a limitless amount of plugins and add-ons were developed to enrich the user experience, mostly by Messenger Plus!, and included options such as ad-blocking, and the ability to open various user sessions at the same time. The program’s peak occurred when version 6.0 was released, which was an entirely redone version that featured user avatars, emoticons, and a completely revamped interface. There was even a version released (very limited, of course) for Mac OS! What’s more, in 2004 a new browser-based version of the program emerged called MSN Web Messenger. ![]() So, the version that would come preinstalled on Windows XP was called Windows Messenger, while the more complete version that had to be installed afterwards was called MSN Messenger. The product family line also grew with time. The following versions of Windows all contained new versions of Messenger, which were given new features allowing for greater window customization, managing of contacts, and the addition of advertising banners within the program. Microsoft was in the right place at the right time. Messenger was very successful because of all this as it allowed you to maintain long conversations with your friends. The use of cellphones was also becoming an established reality, although the high cost of SMS messages still didn’t allow people to maintain long conversations with others simply because one’s phone bill would skyrocket if they weren’t careful. They transformed from simple tools for work or gaming platforms for the most experienced user into complete entertainment centers constantly connected to the web.Īround that time, what people were using were chat channels: the days of the mIRC. The old dial-up modems gave way to bandwidth, and along with the arrival of the new millenium also came the widespread introduction of Internet on desktop computers. MSN Messenger was born in 1999 during a time when the world was experiencing a boom in telecommunications. Fourteen years after its launch, and after having established the concept of online instant messaging across the globe, the time has come for it to say goodbye. Following the announcement made several months ago after Microsoft purchased Skype, Windows Live Messenger closed its doors and became part of Skype yesterday. ![]() ![]() A very important pillar from the last 15 years in the world of Internet-related software is saying its final goodbye. ![]()
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