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All around, its not bad at all. Really stable, and uses close to no memory.
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All around, its not bad at all. Really stable, and uses close to no memory.
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All around, its not bad at all. Really stable, and uses close to no memory.
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Oooo, I like!
Although, it's quite ugly. The grayness background and the green icon, I mean.
Although, it's quite ugly. The grayness background and the green icon, I mean.
Sexy. Can I get it yet?
QUOTE(rtc_nospeakenglish @ Jan 29 2006, 1:01 AM)
Sexy. Can I get it yet?
Its out on beta, but its invite only. You can buy invites on eBay for as low as $0.49 .... Thats what I did.
gigi, i agree. i like the look of the current one better... =p
f**k that im still using msn messager7.5 dunno why i cant upgrade to msn messager 8.0!!:*(
QUOTE(viola_winnie @ Jan 29 2006, 7:51 PM)
f**k that im still using msn messager7.5 dunno why i cant upgrade to msn messager 8.0!!:*(
It's not officially released yet.
QUOTE(medic @ Jan 29 2006, 3:30 PM)
Its out on beta, but its invite only. You can buy invites on eBay for as low as $0.49 .... Thats what I did.
(Even though it has some pictures, this seems to make more sense in Technology, so I'm moving it there.)
I'm not too impressed. Most of the newer "official" clients are simply trying to jam features into their software without regard for interface design. The same thing was done in AIM Triton. I really like the clean, yet customizable look of a client such as Adium, or even Gaim.
I'm hoping that Jabber/Google Talk becomes more popular, especially with the pending interoperability between Google Talk and AIM. Jabber is a much better protocol, since it's a collection of servers, like email, instead of a centralized server; if you don't like the policies of one company, simply switch to another. Secondly, any Jabber-supported client can connect to the Jabber network (and since XMMP is an open protocol, it's not hard to make a Jabber-supported client). In general, it's a much nicer system, and I hope to see it take a foothold.
I'm not too impressed. Most of the newer "official" clients are simply trying to jam features into their software without regard for interface design. The same thing was done in AIM Triton. I really like the clean, yet customizable look of a client such as Adium, or even Gaim.
I'm hoping that Jabber/Google Talk becomes more popular, especially with the pending interoperability between Google Talk and AIM. Jabber is a much better protocol, since it's a collection of servers, like email, instead of a centralized server; if you don't like the policies of one company, simply switch to another. Secondly, any Jabber-supported client can connect to the Jabber network (and since XMMP is an open protocol, it's not hard to make a Jabber-supported client). In general, it's a much nicer system, and I hope to see it take a foothold.
QUOTE(viola_winnie @ Jan 29 2006, 5:51 AM)
f**k that im still using msn messager7.5 dunno why i cant upgrade to msn messager 8.0!!:*(
Well in the end you will have too. MSN Messenger 7.5 Runs on a different group of servers. When MSN 8.0 comes out the old 7.5 servers will be used for Windows Vista updates.
QUOTE(mipadi @ Jan 29 2006, 8:53 AM)
(Even though it has some pictures, this seems to make more sense in Technology, so I'm moving it there.)
I'm not too impressed. Most of the newer "official" clients are simply trying to jam features into their software without regard for interface design. The same thing was done in AIM Triton. I really like the clean, yet customizable look of a client such as Adium, or even Gaim.
I'm hoping that Jabber/Google Talk becomes more popular, especially with the pending interoperability between Google Talk and AIM. Jabber is a much better protocol, since it's a collection of servers, like email, instead of a centralized server; if you don't like the policies of one company, simply switch to another. Secondly, any Jabber-supported client can connect to the Jabber network (and since XMMP is an open protocol, it's not hard to make a Jabber-supported client). In general, it's a much nicer system, and I hope to see it take a foothold.
I'm not too impressed. Most of the newer "official" clients are simply trying to jam features into their software without regard for interface design. The same thing was done in AIM Triton. I really like the clean, yet customizable look of a client such as Adium, or even Gaim.
I'm hoping that Jabber/Google Talk becomes more popular, especially with the pending interoperability between Google Talk and AIM. Jabber is a much better protocol, since it's a collection of servers, like email, instead of a centralized server; if you don't like the policies of one company, simply switch to another. Secondly, any Jabber-supported client can connect to the Jabber network (and since XMMP is an open protocol, it's not hard to make a Jabber-supported client). In general, it's a much nicer system, and I hope to see it take a foothold.
Google is getting sued because of Google Talk, I do not think that it will come to the out to the public any time soon on a big scale. Look at gmail, it took a long time before it was actually offered. And I do not even know if its out of beta yet.
Info on lawsuit.[
Google will win in the end, but it will take time before they can get the actual lawsuit said and done. Which, it will take more time for people to realize that they have made a Instant Messaging Program, and it will take even more time for it to become as popular as AIM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo!. ICQ is a good example of failure in the Instant Messaging area.
o0o i think thats really nice, the colors are quite boring like the grey.but i really like hte green. cant wait till its released.aka so i can upgrade to that newer version.
eww, can we change the colors.
QUOTE(medic @ Jan 29 2006, 3:29 PM)
Google will win in the end, but it will take time before they can get the actual lawsuit said and done. Which, it will take more time for people to realize that they have made a Instant Messaging Program, and it will take even more time for it to become as popular as AIM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo!. ICQ is a good example of failure in the Instant Messaging area.
My point isn't so much about whether it will or won't be successful, just that IM'ing has become so important that we need a decentralization of IM'ing services. AIM and MSN both suck; they load up their clients with flashy, useless features, while hanging onto the central servers. The IM'ing protocols themselves haven't changed much. Microsoft, for example, is more concerned with allowing users to "shake" IM windows than implement, say, IM encryption.
Jabber, however, is a decentralized protocol, like email. It also easily allows different clients to connect, meaning there's more competition to actually make good clients. Furthermore, next-generation technologies such as encryption are built right in, not just loosely pasted on top; XMMP also allows for features to easily be added. Finally, it's an open protocol, meaning no one company can take control of it.
QUOTE(faithin_felix @ Jan 29 2006, 3:11 PM)
eww, can we change the colors.
Yes you can.
QUOTE(mipadi @ Jan 29 2006, 3:43 PM)
My point isn't so much about whether it will or won't be successful, just that IM'ing has become so important that we need a decentralization of IM'ing services. AIM and MSN both suck; they load up their clients with flashy, useless features, while hanging onto the central servers. The IM'ing protocols themselves haven't changed much. Microsoft, for example, is more concerned with allowing users to "shake" IM windows than implement, say, IM encryption.
Jabber, however, is a decentralized protocol, like email. It also easily allows different clients to connect, meaning there's more competition to actually make good clients. Furthermore, next-generation technologies such as encryption are built right in, not just loosely pasted on top; XMMP also allows for features to easily be added. Finally, it's an open protocol, meaning no one company can take control of it.
Jabber, however, is a decentralized protocol, like email. It also easily allows different clients to connect, meaning there's more competition to actually make good clients. Furthermore, next-generation technologies such as encryption are built right in, not just loosely pasted on top; XMMP also allows for features to easily be added. Finally, it's an open protocol, meaning no one company can take control of it.
In the beta of MSN, they have taken out the "nudge" deal. They also put a "shared" folder like in Limewire or something where you're friends can view it and download from you're PC.
I have never used Jabber myself, I will give it a try.
QUOTE(medic @ Jan 29 2006, 5:01 PM)
Yes you can.
That's nice to hear.
i have two invites left if anyone wants them....
its okay.. but when you hover over a contact they get large which is annoying... it doesnt have anynew features just the layout is diferent
[edit] post your hotmail address...
its okay.. but when you hover over a contact they get large which is annoying... it doesnt have anynew features just the layout is diferent
[edit] post your hotmail address...
QUOTE(wind&fire @ Jan 29 2006, 7:33 PM)
i have two invites left if anyone wants them....
its okay.. but when you hover over a contact they get large which is annoying... it doesnt have anynew features just the layout is diferent
[edit] post your hotmail address...
its okay.. but when you hover over a contact they get large which is annoying... it doesnt have anynew features just the layout is diferent
[edit] post your hotmail address...
There are three new features in this build.
PC-to-telephone calling (provided by MCI Web Call)
Instantly share and update files with your friends via new Sharing Folders
FREE PC-to-PC calls to 180 million MSN Messenger contacts worldwide
Haha Gigi, your reply made me laugh :)
I like it..looks so much more sophisticated :P I need to start using it again.
I like it..looks so much more sophisticated :P I need to start using it again.
Blah. I don't like how it looks.. quite ugly.
OOOO I WANT ITTTT sendd mee
arushi_dodeja@hotmail.com
arushi_dodeja@hotmail.com
lols i kind of like the current one...since i did get use to it and all...but it's alright... 
CALiFORNiAxBEBE - sent....
one invite left
one invite left
my bad
Hmm.. funny; a lot of people seem to be interested...
This "MSN Messenger 8" is called Windows Live Messenger
(MSN Messenger will be discontinued and Microsoft will go into the "live" series, including windows live mail, which would be the next hotmail with 2gb of space)
If people purchased any invites after reading this post, I feel utterly sad -_-;;
I have been giving out invitations for windows live messenger about 2 weeks ago and sent out 8 invites in total.
for many of you who ask, the color scheme could be changed to your own preferred taste.
I'm planning to invite more people as I get invitations. If I get more, I'll post them up in the original post of Windows Live Messenger Invties
This "MSN Messenger 8" is called Windows Live Messenger
(MSN Messenger will be discontinued and Microsoft will go into the "live" series, including windows live mail, which would be the next hotmail with 2gb of space)
If people purchased any invites after reading this post, I feel utterly sad -_-;;
I have been giving out invitations for windows live messenger about 2 weeks ago and sent out 8 invites in total.
for many of you who ask, the color scheme could be changed to your own preferred taste.
I'm planning to invite more people as I get invitations. If I get more, I'll post them up in the original post of Windows Live Messenger Invties
i've becomed interested...
please send:
pitch_blacksky@hotmail.com
:happy:
please send:
pitch_blacksky@hotmail.com
:happy:
I have this live messenger 8 and I have a chance to invite others, but I am facing this problem that whenever I click Help>>Beta Invitations, the IE window doesn't pop out (I don't have pop-up blocker) and there is no way I can send invites if I am unable to see the page for it.
QUOTE(gigiopolis @ Jan 29 2006, 2:58 AM)
Oooo, I like!
Although, it's quite ugly. The grayness background and the green icon, I mean.
Although, it's quite ugly. The grayness background and the green icon, I mean.
I agree...
is that the only difference though?
Its so freakin ugly I deleted it and re downloaded MSN Messenger 7.5
Days Nearly Over: Please put your request up in the "windows live messenger invites" post under interests->technology
peggysturr: if the IE or a browser window does not popup, visit http://ideas.live.com then login with your account, then scroll down until you see "Windows Live Messenger BETA." In the box, it should tell you how many invitations you have. If you have none, nothing may be displayed at all. If you do have invitation (It will show you the amount of it too), click on the link next to it to invite other people.
peggysturr: if the IE or a browser window does not popup, visit http://ideas.live.com then login with your account, then scroll down until you see "Windows Live Messenger BETA." In the box, it should tell you how many invitations you have. If you have none, nothing may be displayed at all. If you do have invitation (It will show you the amount of it too), click on the link next to it to invite other people.
I use Trillian so...
That beta version has been updated today. I am glad to see that the updated version is better than the older one.
^yeah i updates.... its hard to differentiate whose online and who isnt... i have to look REAL hard to see the colour differences... and compared to the last version all the icons are tiny
pitch_blacksky@hotmail.com
invite sent
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pitch_blacksky@hotmail.com
invite sent
2 invites left
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