Windows Live Messenger

**beatrix** · Jul 14, 2006, 08:13pm

I have MSN Messenger and I can register a Yahoo mail account to use it. That was a cool feature in itself, something I couldn't do with Yahoo Messenger. But I read that Windows Live Messenger allows users to send messages to a Yahoo contact, that is, WLM to YM and vice versa. I don't know, though, if one can leave offline messages with WLM. Has anyone tried using this new messenger?

**triumph** · Jul 15, 2006, 10:51pm

What is the difference? Is WLM a stand-alone program or web-based? I have intentionally kind of buried my head in the sand on these Live products from Microsoft so far.

**beatrix** · Jul 16, 2006, 03:43am

I haven't tried it yet but I gather it is the new MSN Messenger. I am not interested in the other products either, except for the messenger since I use MSN Messenger (sometimes). They are doing a good thing at integrating services. One other good feature of Windows Live Messenger must be the capability to share folders. I am still not sure about offline messages, so maybe I should just try it out one of these days.

**capitalist_junkie** · Jul 17, 2006, 10:38am

I tried out Windows Live messenger once, but I was not a fan at all. I much prefer Google Talk. So I haven't been following up on the new developments in messenger programs.

**lpxxfaintxx** · Jul 18, 2006, 10:02am

I have 2 computers, and I use Live for one of them. From what I remember, you can leave messages while the contact is offline.

**DaveMo~** · Jul 21, 2006, 10:49am

Quote:

Originally Posted by capitalist_junkie

I tried out Windows Live messenger once, but I was not a fan at all. I much prefer Google Talk.

I agree that I prefer Google Talk. It will keep the logs like it does the emails.

Dave

**beatrix** · Jul 26, 2006, 09:08pm

Maybe Google Talk is better, but my contacts either use MSN or Yahoo messenger clients. By the way, I have confirmed my earlier question about offline messages and it is now possible with MSN Live.

**bj1** · Aug 7, 2006, 06:10am

could people please tell me why they use google talk becuase it seems a bit bland to me i use WLM becuase all of my mates only have that

**Christopher** · Aug 7, 2006, 12:59pm

I use Trillian, so it really doesn't matter which service. I don't like all the fancy stuff that is in the real programs anyway.

**Nitro** · Sep 12, 2006, 02:07pm

It's ok. I find it buggy though, it lags and freezes a bit too often for me, but it's free so I can complain.

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Jul 14, 2006, 08:13pm	#1 (permalink) Windows Live Messenger
beatrix Member Posts: 57 Karma:	I have MSN Messenger and I can register a Yahoo mail account to use it. That was a cool feature in itself, something I couldn't do with Yahoo Messenger. But I read that Windows Live Messenger allows users to send messages to a Yahoo contact, that is, WLM to YM and vice versa. I don't know, though, if one can leave offline messages with WLM. Has anyone tried using this new messenger?

Jul 15, 2006, 10:51pm	#2 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
triumph Member Posts: 54 Karma:	What is the difference? Is WLM a stand-alone program or web-based? I have intentionally kind of buried my head in the sand on these Live products from Microsoft so far.

Jul 16, 2006, 03:43am	#3 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
beatrix Member Posts: 57 Karma:	I haven't tried it yet but I gather it is the new MSN Messenger. I am not interested in the other products either, except for the messenger since I use MSN Messenger (sometimes). They are doing a good thing at integrating services. One other good feature of Windows Live Messenger must be the capability to share folders. I am still not sure about offline messages, so maybe I should just try it out one of these days.

Jul 17, 2006, 10:38am	#4 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
capitalist_junkie Member Posts: 50 Karma:	I tried out Windows Live messenger once, but I was not a fan at all. I much prefer Google Talk. So I haven't been following up on the new developments in messenger programs.

Jul 18, 2006, 10:02am	#5 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
lpxxfaintxx Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma:	I have 2 computers, and I use Live for one of them. From what I remember, you can leave messages while the contact is offline.

Jul 26, 2006, 09:08pm	#7 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
beatrix Member Posts: 57 Karma:	Maybe Google Talk is better, but my contacts either use MSN or Yahoo messenger clients. By the way, I have confirmed my earlier question about offline messages and it is now possible with MSN Live.

Aug 7, 2006, 06:10am	#8 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
bj1 Junior Member Posts: 22 Karma:	could people please tell me why they use google talk becuase it seems a bit bland to me i use WLM becuase all of my mates only have that

Sep 12, 2006, 02:07pm	#10 (permalink) Re: Windows Live Messenger
Nitro Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma:	It's ok. I find it buggy though, it lags and freezes a bit too often for me, but it's free so I can complain.