Re: Difference between Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger ...

Thank you very much for such a comprehensive and helpful reply Jonathan.

Chris


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Greetings Chris,
>
> Both have Remote Assistance functionality but in order to use Remote
> Assistance, Windows Messenger has to be installed anyway (even to use
> Remote Assistance in MSN Messenger) so to avoid confusion, it's probably
> best to continue using Windows Messenger for the time being.
>
> As for the differences, MSN Messenger 7 has support for display pictures,
> winks, 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.).
>
> As such, MSN Messenger is centered towards the consumer and Windows
> Messenger is centered towards the corporate user.
> ____________________________________________
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> Associate Expert
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> "Chris" <me@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:437b980b$0$358$da0feed9@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Hi Group
>> I was just about to download Windows Messenger 5.1 but on the download
>> page it states that others are also downloading MSN Messenger 7.6. Which
>> should I use in order to best remotely support my Mum?
>> Cheers in advance ...
>> Chris
>>
>
>


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