Re: Messenger V MSN Messenger

Thanks Jonathan I als ounderstand that Windows Messenger is targeted at
business and MSN Messenger istargeted at retail/commercial

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Marcel,
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 7 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 if you're simply using the most basic functionality, connecting to the public .NET
> Messenger service) and a matter of personal choice. 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.).
>
> You can't modify the tabs, remove the ads, etc. without third-party software (search
> www.mess.be if you "must" remove these). You can remove the tabs however by clicking the
> Tools menu, then Options, then Security category, choose "This is a shared computer so don't
> show my tabs".
> ____________________________________________
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> "Marcel" <Marcel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:14160D33-6E62-4E04-8FC2-37202E4FB124@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > what is the difference between windows messenger and MSN Messanger besided
> > the annoying ads abd tab?? and how can I get rid of the tab or modify them
> > to my requirements and the search area and this the ads ?????
>
>
>
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