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Where the heck is the new MSN Messenger?
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To answer the poster's actual question, yes, you are correct, it was supposed to be last month at the latest - the initial rumored date was mid-May in fact! And I assume you have seen this thread but just in case you haven't, I've linked to it. 
I don't use IM clients at all very much, but for my limited use I do use Messenger, so an update would definitely be welcome.
I guess just have patience - it will be released when it is ready to be released. And when it comes to MS software, I'd prefer them to iron out as many bugs and do as much testing on it as possible before releasing it.
I don't use IM clients at all very much, but for my limited use I do use Messenger, so an update would definitely be welcome.
I guess just have patience - it will be released when it is ready to be released. And when it comes to MS software, I'd prefer them to iron out as many bugs and do as much testing on it as possible before releasing it.
C'mon what didya expect? The only people slower at releasing updates than Microsoft are the .Mac team
~Shard~ said:
blasphemy.
IM clients are life and we are to bow before them and use them for eternity. Seriously though, I don't know what I'd do without them, I use them so much. I think they are definitely one of the best software inventions ever.
And btw, the original MSN client really does suck hard for the Mac. I can't believe people actually still use that.
broken_keyboard said:C'mon what didya expect? The only people slower at releasing updates than Microsoft are the .Mac team
I would laugh it wasn't so true...
Diatribe said:blasphemy.
I'm sorry sir.
Diatribe said:
I agree, they are an amazing invention, but I just find that e-mail, phone and *gasp* seeing people in person satisfy most of my communication needs. To each his own though!
Diatribe said:
Again, for my limited use, it serves its purpose. I'll probably grab the new one when it is (eventually) released.
raggedjimmi said:
ARRRRG I HATE IT WHEN IT KEEPS SIGNING ME OUT!!! theres problems with all im clients. with adium sometimes i can't send/recieve messagtes because of an "unknown conversation error" anmd that is just unacceptable....i have posted that complaint sooooo many times
~Shard~ said:
Yeah, I'd opt for that. But unfortunately a lot of my friends live in other cities and countries, so IMs are awesome to keep in touch and I like the live feeling over just sending email but I agree seeing people in person is more satisfying.
raggedjimmi said:
Adium doesn't have to look fowl, it's infinitely modable... just go to their "Xtras" part and the plugins automatically get installed when you click on them (like dashboard widgets get installed... same thing).
Diatribe said:
Yep, I hear ya - it does come in handy for that. But e-mail does the trick for me too when I just feel like catching up and not engaging in an actual chat with someone. I definitely appreciate the benefits of using IM though, and see your point about it seeming more "real" when you're conversing with someone as opposed to shooting e-mails back and forth.