New MSN Messenger

fangpyre · 30th April 2008, 10:51

There is a new version of MSN Messenger for the Mac.
This one finally supports audio & video.
Maybe the next version will support simulation.
Then you wouldn't have to talk to your loved ones while you keep in touch.

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fangpyre · 30th April 2008, 11:56

After installing it and trying it out.
I couldn't find audio/video chat features.

It turns out:
"Sadly, this is only available for corporate accounts, so if you have a personal account you'll need to wait a little longer for that feature."

It also turns out that Messenger 7 requires Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007.
Better luck next time.

Magnus · 30th April 2008, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by fangpyre

Better luck next time.

As is so often the case with Microsoft

And I like the simulation idea!

fangpyre · 30th April 2008, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnus

As is so often the case with Microsoft

And I like the simulation idea!

True.
I don't know why we keep our hopes up with a company that has made customer disappointment to be part of the corporate objective.

TheMacGirl · 30th April 2008, 18:59

For now, stick to iChat.

Hedicito · 1st May 2008, 04:22

A proof that the Macintosh market is super profitable to Microsoft!

Appleholic · 1st May 2008, 09:04

yes, Microsoft will always find a way to disapoint us imortal people... they always think of money first and not the satisfactory of the customers, thats why they go for corpret. first... but i have been told and read somewhere on the web that msn 7 will be updated later on to alow us to use Video and Audio confrencing finaly...

and yes keep iChat a live by using it

and spreading the word...

if anyone wants an extra Apple friend on the side on iChat add me please.. cause i do want my iChat list to grow and make use of it

u all will find me on

mj_loves_u@mac.com

Pawan · 1st May 2008, 14:19

Thanks fangpyre, never knew it was out. I think one good thing is this version is it lets you send messages even when you are on appear offline, that you could not do in the old version..

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30th April 2008, 11:56	#2 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,414	After installing it and trying it out. I couldn't find audio/video chat features. It turns out: "Sadly, this is only available for corporate accounts, so if you have a personal account you'll need to wait a little longer for that feature." It also turns out that Messenger 7 requires Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. Better luck next time.

30th April 2008, 18:59	#5 (permalink)
TheMacGirl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	For now, stick to iChat.

1st May 2008, 04:22	#6 (permalink)
Hedicito Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubaï, Carthage, Paris Posts: 41	A proof that the Macintosh market is super profitable to Microsoft!

1st May 2008, 09:04	#7 (permalink)
Appleholic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 1,406	yes, Microsoft will always find a way to disapoint us imortal people... they always think of money first and not the satisfactory of the customers, thats why they go for corpret. first... but i have been told and read somewhere on the web that msn 7 will be updated later on to alow us to use Video and Audio confrencing finaly... and yes keep iChat a live by using it and spreading the word... if anyone wants an extra Apple friend on the side on iChat add me please.. cause i do want my iChat list to grow and make use of it u all will find me on mj_loves_u@mac.com

1st May 2008, 14:19	#8 (permalink)
Pawan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 189	Thanks fangpyre, never knew it was out. I think one good thing is this version is it lets you send messages even when you are on appear offline, that you could not do in the old version..