Re: Re: Which version is best..?



"" wrote:
> Leo wrote:
> > Hi
> > I use Win XP Home and have installed Messenger 7.0.
> >
> > I installed this versin due to it's offering of more and
> frendlier functions.
> >
> > I understand that Win XP comes with Messenger 4.7.
> >
> > Is it better for the OS to use Messenger 4.7 or ver 7.0..?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Leo
>
> Two different applications. The 7.0 one is MSN Messenger,
> while the 4.7
> one is Windows Messenger. I gather the Windows one can be used
> with a
> server on a LAN (probably requires XP Pro or Windows 2xxx on
> the server
> computer). Where linking through MSN's server is desireable
> you probably
> should go for the MSN Messenger. Unfortunately uninstalling
> Windows
> Messenger also uninstalls some libraries use by other Windows
> communications applications.

Iâ??d say neither, use GAIM insted, itâ??s ad free plus supports 9
other chat networks besides MSN.

GAIM: http://gaim.sourceforge.net/

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