Microsoft to retire Messenger, begins migration to Skype

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  1. Stephen!

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    http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/06/microsoft-to-retire-messenger-begin-migration-to-skype/

     
    Stephen!, Nov 7, 2012
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  2. Tom Hendricks

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    Smartest decision Microsoft has ever made.
     
    Tom Hendricks, Nov 7, 2012
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  3. Random_Spock

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    No. Guess I won't be using their im again. Had a BAD experience with Skype (as in a computer crash) and will NEVER be using it again. Wish they went with Cisco instead, since that seems to be a more stable program.
     
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  4. Robert Maxwell

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    The mind boggles as to why no one just comes up with a video transport protocol over XMPP. Christ.
     
    Robert Maxwell, Nov 7, 2012
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  5. JoeZhang

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    The fundamental underpinnings of skype have changed over the six months, while it looks the same to users, how it actually works is very different.
     
    JoeZhang, Nov 7, 2012
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  6. Random_Spock

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    Doesn't make a difference. Used it recently and it wasn't worth a crap. Never would use it again. Wish Meebo was still around. Didn't have to download and install it... and it was really easy and user friendly.
     
    Random_Spock, Nov 8, 2012
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