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Microsoft announced a new, turbo-charged version of their popular MSN Messenger called Windows Messenger. It’s being beta tested along with the beta version of their forthcoming Windows XP operating system, but it’s not yet clear whether it will require Windows XP to run.
After an intial look at the information on their web site, it appears that Microsoft is basically integrating NetMeeting functionality directly into Windows Messenger. Not exactly earth-shattering news, since you can use MSN Messenger to initiate a NetMeeting sesssion today. They claim, however, to make it easier use and improve quality and performance of both video and audio.
So here’s my question: Will you use Windows Messenger when it becomes available? What does this mean for AOL?
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.com ModeratorNot having read the reports, I’ll step out on a limb in anycase.
1. If its interoperable, I for one will use it, assuming its compatible with windows other OS’s. As I’m sure it wont be then it is unlikely to reside on my computer.
2. AOL I’m equally sure will sleep easy, No threat is there.
2 bulls in one paddock simply wear each other out facing off, while lil bulls sneak off n win the hearts of the surrounding populace.Edited by – rustedtight on 06/05/2001 11:39:26 AM
Supposedly IM compatibility between Windows Messenger and AIM is one of the points currently being negotiated between M$ and AOL. AOL wants to be included in Windows XP, and M$ wants AOL to renew their license to use Internet Explorer as the default browser for AOL members.
Wouldn’t it be cool if they actually worked something out!
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.com ModeratorI read someplace (reliable source) theres not enough room left on the windows XP install CD for AIM in its present format to provide the code even if they wanted.
So if it happens it may be as an after-market product.
Not that its a major hurdle for most members here, surely we are able to download what we want.
Does AOL want interoperability? They wont ‘talk’ to ICQ yet.
Shame AOL, SHAME.Edited by – rustedtight on 06/17/2001 12:14:16 PM
I read that too (about the XP CD not having room for AIM). Of course, the skeptic in me wonders how much of that is really just political posturing on Microsoft’s part. It’s really comical to see these two behemoth’s battle each other and try to cooperate at the same time.
Now, on the downside, I heard that Windows Messenger will not replace MSN Messenger. Both products will continue to exist. Windows Messenger will require the Windows XP operating system (Hah! As if they couldn’t make it compatible!). They will interoperate for text messages, but not for video or voice. Shame on Microsoft!
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.com ModeratorPolitical posturing? yup I’ll give that a 95% possibility.
Micro$ofts problem with IM is that its free, that kinda hurts when yr so arrogant that you assume God is the CEO, and the dollar is king. I guess the knowledge that they are not top dog in IM gets up their nose too.
Always the late player, I thing their bid to control IM missed a few beats way back when.
I mean, get real, why do they not offer interoperability with the other players?, the little boys can do it.
Why the hell should AOL give them their user base?
Wow, from a non lover of AOL, What am I saying?That windows messenger requires the new OS.. XP? who cares. Blackmail tastes foul whoever uses it. Screw you Bill.
Count the losers on one hand if they pull that stunt.Quote:quote:
Political posturing? yup I’ll give that a 95% possibility.
Micro$ofts problem with IM is that its free, that kinda hurts when yr so arrogant that you assume God is the CEO, and the dollar is king. I guess the knowledge that they are not top dog in IM gets up their nose too.
Always the late player, I think their bid to control IM missed a few beats way back when.
I mean, get real, why do they not offer interoperability with the other players?, the little boys can do it.
Why the hell should AOL give them their user base?
Wow, from a non lover of AOL, What am I saying?That windows messenger requires the new OS.. XP? who cares. Blackmail tastes foul whoever uses it. Screw you Bill.
Count the losers on one hand if they pull that stunt.Dont get me wrong, we need more players in the field. We need more of them to be honest and just supply the programs that we will use or get off the horse n walk back to camp. It seems to me to be far too late to try to ‘own’ the game now.
Edited by – rustedtight on 06/18/2001 09:22:33 AM
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