Microsoft Launches Web Messenger Beta

Microsoft is beta testing a Web-based MSN Messenger client that will let its hundreds of millions of users talk online with friends in real time by using only a Web browser. Microsoft created the client because certain companies block Instant Messaging (IM) traffic or lock down software installations on corporate PCs and because many users want to chat when they're away from their highly configured PCs. The MSN Web Messenger client will work from any shared computer, Microsoft says, whether it's at school, work, a friend's house, or anywhere else users can't install the MSN Messenger software.

"MSN Messenger is a fully featured instant messaging program that you install on your own computer or one you have permission to install on," a note on the company's Web site says. "MSN Web Messenger enables you two quickly and easily use basic instant messaging features on a Web browser on any computer without installing any software." The full version of MSN Web Messenger will ship later this year; Microsoft is currently soliciting feedback on the beta version and will make changes to the final version based on that feedback.

MSN Web Messenger requires Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or later, Netscape 7.0 or later, or Mozilla 1.6 or later running on any modern Windows release. You must have a Microsoft .NET Passport account and enable pop-ups for the MSN Web Messenger Web site. For more information and to try the free beta, visit the MSN Web Messenger Beta Web site.

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I'm sure Mr. Paul Thurrott just forgot to mention after I actually tipped him personally, but this news was originally posted at www.mess.be (Mess with MSN Messenger), including exclusive screenshots of what this service is going to look like. Thank you.

Editor's note: No offense, but I didn't hear about this orginally from you, sorry. However, the mess.be Web site is a valuable resource for Messenger users. --Paul

dwergs July 26, 2004 (Article Rating:

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Wow... I am LOOKING for a way to get on an MSN Web Based Messenger cuz our school has blocked all internet sites containing MSN or Messenger in the titles. We found e-messenger and they blked that and we found Piglet IM but it completely sux.. it takes FOREVER just to get on and then it's really slow. Someone help our school b4 we all die of boredom. Mail me at vballplaya16@gmail.com

Anonymous User January 20, 2005 (Article Rating:

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you are gayy

Anonymous User January 23, 2005

Hi, do you know how I can give Microsoft some feedback on the new Beta version? I know I could've done it while I had it but frankly when I tried to send a file, it froze, (about four or five times I tried) and it wouldn't even let me ctrl alt del my way out..... I had to reboot (haven't had to in AGES). So, in my opinion, since sharing files with my friends is something I like to do often, Beta sucks. I uninstalled it, and have the 6.2 again (phew). But I would like to let them know that a normal function of the old Messengers is more functional than the new one; do you know how I can contact them?
Please e-mail me at gazpel@hotmail.com
Thanks :)
Gazelle

Anonymous User March 11, 2005 (Article Rating:

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I am fed up with this carry on and I want you to sout it all out properly I am going to complain and get you the sack unless you solve this it used to work until now! I WANT MSN MESSENGER OR WEBMESSENGER BACK TO WORK PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous User May 31, 2005 (Article Rating:

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