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The end of Windows Live Messenger

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Figment
Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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in Techie Stuff
AKA MSN Messenger

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20984820
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  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    I got an email from MS about that today. I can't remember when I last used it, so meh.
  • VoucherMan
    VoucherMan Posts: 2,798 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Started getting emails about it on Wednesday but I only ever used it to keep in touch with the kids and they've long since moved on to Facebook, BBM and other less known (by me at least) video & chat services so I'll not miss it.
  • Luckyone
    Luckyone Posts: 23,016 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    ARHHHHHHHHHH

    I use MSN messenger every night. I don't have Skype & don't want to either.

    What other ways can I instant message someone?

    Thank You xxx
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  • Trinitrotoluene
    Trinitrotoluene Posts: 518 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I currently use http://www.pidgin.im/

    It attached to my Windows Live contacts, Google Talk and Facebook chat. Works quite well, the Skype client in windows annoys me.
    If my post helped you in anyway, please hit the "Thanks" button! Please note any advice I give is followed at your own risk!
  • Luckyone
    Luckyone Posts: 23,016 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Thank You I will check that one out

    Luckyone xxx
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  • Luckyone
    Luckyone Posts: 23,016 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Just to say I am liking pidgin much easier than Skype, they don't download a load of rubbish like Skype do

    xxx
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