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Post by IsraeliRD on Nov 7, 2012 14:26:58 GMT
That's right people, our favorite chat communication program will be out of service in by the end of March April 8th, 2013. Instead, Microsoft is urging its users to download Skype 6.0 for Windows/Mac and by using a certain tool you can import all your MSN contacts right into Skype. Sources: blogs.skype.com/en/2012/11/skypewlm.htmlwww.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20222998And additionally: ---------- tbh I'll be using steam/skype exclusively, dunno about you guys. Nonetheless, this is pretty big.
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Post by Andrew on Nov 7, 2012 16:46:46 GMT
Wow, that's...surprising. Does anybody know if Mac Messenger and/or Adium will be affected by this? If so, I guess I'll have to get used to Skype.
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Post by [DWARF] RDs.empire on Nov 7, 2012 20:31:12 GMT
Well that's a shame from Microsoft. First they change view of OS and now their removing messenger which was good because it didn't revealed much personal info or was good for accounts using nicknames.Thing that Skype lacks and MSN has is customization (for example emotions). On the other hand considering it has lack of popularity i understand reasons why they wanted to do so and blend msn with skype. I think the reason why people moved away from MSN was partially their new 2011 design which was a fail.
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Post by Jeff on Nov 7, 2012 22:11:34 GMT
I use skype already, oh well, its just something we'll all live with.
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Post by Perishingflames on Nov 7, 2012 22:43:30 GMT
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Post by Pyro on Nov 9, 2012 12:48:10 GMT
I never did use MSN, so it doesn't affect me much. I highly recommend Skype however. In addition to video chat, Skype offers free voice chat and IM. I use it all the time.
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Post by Riblet on Nov 12, 2012 1:57:15 GMT
In addition to video chat, Skype offers free voice chat and IM. I use it all the time. MSN had these things also, it just wasn't as popular. But besides the memories, I don't think I'll miss much of MSN.
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Post by ๖ۣۜAddictâ„¢ on Nov 13, 2012 23:39:59 GMT
I advise people: Skype isn't very secure. It isn't hard to get someone's IP from skype.
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Post by Aayrl on Nov 15, 2012 18:16:04 GMT
Skype also uses a megaton of bandwith whenever you do conference calls or video chats. Hell, even idle Skype will use anywhere between 60,000 and 120,000K of your memory. Still waiting for ICQ to make a comeback ~Aayrl
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Post by IsraeliRD on Nov 15, 2012 21:33:51 GMT
Steam is 250MB idle. Didn't see it go up/down from there at any point.
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Post by Jkk39 on Nov 16, 2012 12:06:36 GMT
There's also oovoo?
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Post by Aayrl on Nov 16, 2012 15:33:01 GMT
I use these cool devices called cell phones to talk to people long-distance. Video calls? I have to physically sit next to the people I work with, not sure how video conference calls are useful unless you're the CEO or chatting with management. Why are we being forced to install useless, memory consuming software? ~Aayrl
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Post by Gary on Dec 2, 2012 3:05:38 GMT
i still can't log in skype by using my msn account ...(maybe because i am in China.) so i could only waiting for a new version of skype that i can use my msn account... i tried to invite friend (like Jeff) try this software"QQ international"(English language)(QQ is the most popular IM software in China..)but just like i guess.. they don't want to have another IM software .. so ...i could only waiting for microsoft for a version of skype for chinese user can log in the skype by using msn account..
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Post by RandomGuy14 on Dec 12, 2012 17:58:20 GMT
You can't log in to Skype using an MSN account, you need a Skype account to begin with... Anyway, so sorry to hear, but I will be watching out for friend requests on both Skype (username- ninjastack) and Steam (username- randomguy1424).
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Post by doaler4 on Jan 14, 2013 13:41:21 GMT
OH NOEZ! I did not get a chance to use MSN and I think this is even Eviler! ARGH!!! (Me screaming in frustration!)
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Post by IsraeliRD on Feb 19, 2013 12:30:06 GMT
UPDATE! Microsoft had sent out that they're going to remove its Messenger services on 8th April instead of the original schedule.
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Post by Pablo on Feb 20, 2013 3:53:55 GMT
I wonder if they'll keep delaying it.
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Post by Beack on Feb 20, 2013 14:13:03 GMT
*For me* they will not remove msn, just because is one of the most used social chat systems.
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Post by Elektrix on Mar 4, 2013 23:51:27 GMT
Who knows if they are just sissying out on this?
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Post by Jeff on Mar 5, 2013 0:01:35 GMT
Who knows if they are just sissying out on this? ...microsoft wouldn't be lying to people about one of their services
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Post by Jeff on Apr 7, 2013 15:47:29 GMT
Bump!
This is your friendly reminder that MSN ends tomarrow, April 8, 2013!
It has been a great time msn'ing all of you. =)
~Jeff
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Post by Hagaroo on Apr 7, 2013 16:54:26 GMT
Omg, that came up fast I'll miss msn'ing with y'all. I guess I'll move to Skype now...
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Post by Trace on Apr 7, 2013 17:40:07 GMT
Skype people damnit!
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Post by FruBlox on Apr 7, 2013 21:17:34 GMT
=p Msn was a good tool, and I'm sad to see it go.
Oh well, I already use and quite like Skype.
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Post by SkyFire on Apr 7, 2013 23:27:38 GMT
I never really used MSN. I've always been a skype person. My Skype name is SkyFire886 if anyone wants to add me xP
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Post by IsraeliRD on Apr 9, 2013 0:05:31 GMT
A bit more lookup today:
Some people may be forced out starting today, some could still take a while.
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Post by ENlGMA on Apr 11, 2013 1:30:04 GMT
What, MSN has been successful the last time I checked.
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Post by Aayrl on Apr 11, 2013 3:06:03 GMT
Microsoft is in the process of merging all of their existing Windows Live users into Skype users. They claim the process could take several weeks, so I wouldn't be surprised if some of our users will be able to use MSN for the next few months until everything has been successfully pushed into Skype.
~Aayrl
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Post by ENlGMA on Apr 11, 2013 3:12:08 GMT
Microsoft is in the process of merging all of their existing Windows Live users into Skype users. They claim the process could take several weeks, so I wouldn't be surprised if some of our users will be able to use MSN for the next few months until everything has been successfully pushed into Skype. ~Aayrl Well. Skype is for video communication... I don't see why Microsoft would replace messaging with video communication.
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Post by Aayrl on Apr 11, 2013 3:15:36 GMT
Microsoft is in the process of merging all of their existing Windows Live users into Skype users. They claim the process could take several weeks, so I wouldn't be surprised if some of our users will be able to use MSN for the next few months until everything has been successfully pushed into Skype. ~Aayrl Well. Skype is for video communication... I don't see why Microsoft would replace messaging with video communication. From what I recall, Microsoft landed some merging deal with Skype since their video conferencing services were far superior to the stuff Microsoft was developing for Windows Live. Skype has become the 'free' web conference standard, and Microsoft decided to simply include Skype's software with copies of Windows 8, namely their new line of their snazzy tablets, rather than wasting resources developing an inferior one, in an attempt to appeal to the mobile users and tap into the 'mobile/tablet' market.
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