MSN Messenger

Advantages: Keep in touch with the large minority of internet users
Disadvantages: Prone to crashing and bugs. Spread of viruses over MSN

...Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't, but MSN Messenger is definitely worth a look. It allows you to keep in touch with people from all around the world, and claims that all you need is a Hotmail email address. You don't even need that much - I'm on MSN Messenger with my ntlworld email address. All you have to do is register your email address for MSN compatability at Passport.com - this takes a few seconds, and allows you to use your email address for a whole range of different sites and services including the Microsoft Network, MSN Messenger, and eBay. MSN can be downloaded from the Microsoft website (sorry, I'm not allowed to post links on here...against Ciao rules!). MSN Messenger consists of a small window that pops up on your command when you're connected to the internet. Click the mouse to log-in, and your contact list...

scumfrogs 25.08.2002 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft MSN Messenger

MSN MESSENGER

Advantages: many
Disadvantages: nothing!!!

...Msn has proven to be extremely popular with people all over the world,it is technoligically advancing to meet the needs of users of all ages and occupations , MSN has many advantages and special features like webcams and microphones which people can see and hear you with but not only can they see and hear you with them but you can see and hear them!! plus its FREE what more do you want?? INVITE: Msn messenger allows you to invite a friend/relative to a conversation with another person it lets you have a 3 way talk although you cant use your microphone and webcam in a 3 way talk it doesent matter because you can still click on a different conversation with one person on it and use your webcam and microphone!!! but thats only if you want infact to be honest with you im having a 3 way talk right now!! SENDING FILES: Msn also lets...

iraqidevil 04.06.2006 · Read review
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Review of messenger.msn.co.uk (Instant Messenger)

Microsoft MSN Messenger + Windows Messenger Live

Advantages: Fast, easy to use FREE great
Disadvantages: cannot log in all the time

...Windows Messenger Live + Microsoft MSN Messenger MSN Messenger is a great way to communicate with your friends and family over the internet. MSN Messenger is FREE, FAST and EASY to use. I have used MSN for around 4 years now and love it. It?s so addictive when you start to go on it and it just gets worse. If you download it, you will love it too. All it takes is a few minutes to download, install and get running. It is very simple to use, ill take you through the stages of what you need to do. First to download Well there are many different versions of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. MSN Messenger is the old version of Windows Live. If you want all the best great features available then download Windows Live Messenger, the only thing I can say is if you want to download Windows Live Messenger and you have an old...

dan2471 15.08.2007 · Read review
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MSN messenger, a simple beauty!

Advantages: Simple, good interface
Disadvantages: Takes a lot of time to load

...MSN messenger is one of the must-have software for the average user. It's hard to imagine a computer with internet without MSN messenger. Simple, good colors, well designed and with all the features that an instant messenger can have, MSN messenger is one the most popular messengers. I am sure most of us are familiar with its features but for a quick review, it offers conversation in text, voice and video. If both the parties have a mic and web cam installed, it reminds of using a free video call instead of simple text chat. The text chat is made interested by emoticons and the flash enabled -, which covers the whole screen. One of the drawbacks with MSN messenger is its dependency on internet explorer. If internet explorer is set to work offline, MSN messenger won't connect. Not a big deal, but can be irritating at times. Secondly...

doctorsmonsters 16.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft MSN Messenger

MSN, THE INSTANT MESSENGER SERVICE...

Advantages: Instant communication
Disadvantages: Can't always have the username/e-mail address you want.

...***MICROSOFT INSTANT MESSENGER*** Microsoft instant messenger is another one of those programs that does exactly what is says on the ‘Tin’, it’s an ‘instant’ message service provided by Microsoft. ***FEATURES*** This service allows users who are logged in to talk in ‘Real time’ to any of the people in their address book, who are also online at the same time. This offers a great twist on the already popular e-mail and text messenger services that we all know and love. But with instant messaging, it’s instant, you get an answer instantly. It’s almost like being on the telephone to your mates, for only the price of an internet call. But better still, there’s more; you can create a room with a few of you mates, and all join in, it’s brilliant. The messenger...

jamespugh 09.10.2001 · Read review
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Review of messenger.msn.co.uk (Instant Messenger)

MSN Messenger

Advantages: Enables you to speak to your friends
Disadvantages: Can only speak to your friend when you are both logged in

...WHAT IS IT? Msn messenger is a small file which is reasonably quick to download (I will explain a bit more in a sec) and gives you the chance to speak to anyone who shares a hotmail address. Before windows XP it was a small downloadable file about 1.5mb and depending on your internet connection it only takes about an average of ten minutes to download. Installation is very simple and gives you the usual step by step installation process which is easy to follow. Your computer does need to be restarted once it is downloaded. WHAT NEXT? Before you can log onto Msn messenger you need a hotmail e-mail address. If you have one you don?t need to read the rest of this paragraph. For those of you who don?t have one you can get one for free from WWW.HOTMAIL.CO.UK or WWW.MSN.CO.UK. There will be a link somewhere on the page to log into...

Sirus619 10.11.2002 · Read review
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MSN / WIndows Live Messenger

Advantages: Fast, virtually free way to talk to people
Disadvantages: securtiy issues, virus threats, spamming

...MSN - or Windows Live Messenger which I now have as I upgraded - has to be one of the greatest inventions of all time. It is incredibly easy to use and is virtually free (all you need is an internet connection and a computer which you could even borrow or use at a library or something) and is overwhelmingly addictive. It is a great alternative to using your phone all the time to keep in contact or communicate with someone, as if you don't have money on your phone then if the person you are trying to contact is online you can arrange to meet via msn. You can also personalise it by changing your screen name. If you have MSN or Windows Live Messenger Plus then you can also make your screen name very attractive by using bright, eye-catching colours and backgrounds. Also to let people see what you look like or see what you are interested in...

Loughran 07.11.2008 · Read review
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Messenger regarding MSN

Advantages: Small Files Fast Download, Saves on phone calls
Disadvantages: Encourages Microsoft's world domination plans

...This is Microsoft's offering in the instant messenger market, which includes Yahoo Messenger, ICQ and many others. The basic theory of such a program is that it shows you when your friends are on-line (Providing they are logged into their version of the program) and you can then exchange messages with them in the simple fashion of typing in the dialogue box and pressing return. All posted messages then appear in the upper box. Conversations with up to four people at once are possible and it is recommended that you change your font type and font colour to clearly distinguish each speaker. In addition to conversation you can log into your e-mail with a single click, send text messages to anyone who has their mobile number saved in their profile or page them in the same manner. You can send them files through MSN which transfer to...

Boris 22.08.2001 · Read review
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MSN Messenger [Long review *breathes*]

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: Occasional downtime

...MSN Messenger Review: Overview: MSN Messenger has to be, by far, the best instant messaging software I have ever come across. *Probably like alot of people, I've been using MSN Messenger since I was about thirteen. It was recommended to me by a girl in my maths class. She kinda had to force me into it, because I wasn't really big on the internet back then. When I finally got home, I downloaded it onto the computer, and signed in using my @hotmail.com email address which I'd already made several years previously. *When I first logged into MSN, I had several friend requests from people who had been told that I was downloading MSN. I accept these and began chatting right away. I found it so easy to begin talking to my friends, and soon became addicted to the service. I found it so easy to get into, it took me literally five minutes...

x_Gemzi_x 04.09.2007 · Read review
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MSN Messenger 7

Advantages: Talk to your friends in real time, a lot of added features from version 6
Disadvantages: Some off the added features can be a pain!

...As I said in my previous review I prefer Yahoo messenger to MSN, but version 7 is noticably better than Version 6! They have added a lot of extra features, but to get started you need to know how to download it and where from... ~*~ Getting started ~*~ To start with you need an MSN username and password. These are easily obtainable from www.hotmail.com and clicking sign up. You will need to fill in a form that will take maybe 5-10 minutes to complete. After youve done this you will have a hotmail email address and a username and password to use with MSN messenger. You will then need to download the messenger. There seem to be a number of sites where you can do this but the official one is: www.messenger.msn.com. The file is small, only 7MB I think, so it will download quickly. ~*~ Managing Contacts ~*~ Seeing as youve...

angel530 22.01.2006 · Read review
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Review of MSN Messenger 7