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The .NET Messenger Service is an instant messaging and presence system developed by Microsoft. Its user authentication system uses Microsoft Passport which allows any e-mail address that is registered as a Microsoft Passport to sign in and communicate with other users.

Official instant messaging clients which use .NET Messenger Service include Windows Live Messenger, MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger. Third-party clients are also able to connect, such are Gaim, Trillian and Miranda IM.

Windows includes a system notification service, called "Messenger Service", which is sometimes used to present pop-up advertisements to users. This service, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the .NET Messenger Service or the Windows Messenger instant messaging client.

External links

MSN Messenger
Windows Messenger
MSN Messenger Protocol - Protocol documentation
MSNPiki - Protocol wiki

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-[[image:Messenger_Logo.jpg|right|Messenger Logo]]The '''.NET Messenger Service''' is an [[Instant messenger|instant messaging]] and [[Presence information|presence]] system developed by [[Microsoft]]. It works together with Microsoft's [[Microsoft Passport|Passport]] system to allow users to send messages to each other online.
+[[image:Messenger_Logo.jpg|right|Messenger Logo]]The '''.NET Messenger Service''' is an [[Instant messenger|instant messaging]] and [[Presence information|presence]] system developed by [[Microsoft]]. Its user authentication system uses [[Microsoft Passport]] which allows any e-mail address that is registered as a Microsoft Passport to sign in and communicate with other users.
-Official .NET Messenger Service clients, called '''[[MSN Messenger]]''' and '''[[Windows Messenger]]''', are available for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Apple Macintosh]], [[Pocket PC]] and various other platforms and devices.
+Official [[List of instant messaging clients|instant messaging clients]] which use .NET Messenger Service include [[Windows Live Messenger]], [[MSN Messenger]] and [[Windows Messenger]]. Third-party clients are also able to connect, such are [[Gaim]], [[Trillian (instant messenger)|Trillian]] and [[Miranda IM]].
-Besides the official clients, there are other similar programs available, such as [[Gaim]], [[Trillian (instant messenger)|Trillian]] and [[Miranda IM]].
-The current version of '''[[MSN Messenger]]''' is 7.5, while '''[[Windows Messenger]]''' is at 5.1.
 Windows includes a system notification service, called "[[Messenger Service]]", which is sometimes used to present pop-up advertisements to users. This service, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the .NET Messenger Service or the Windows Messenger instant messaging client.
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 ==See also==
 *[[Comparison of instant messengers]]
+*[[Comparison of instant messaging protocols]]
+*[[List of instant messaging clients]]
+*[[List of instant messaging protocols]]
 ==External links==
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 *[http://www.hypothetic.org/docs/msn/ MSN Messenger Protocol] - Protocol documentation
 *[http://msnpiki.msnfanatic.com/ MSNPiki] - Protocol wiki
-*[http://www.cezeo.com/tips-and-tricks/windows-messenger/ How to disable or uninstall Windows Messenger ( tutorial and free helper script)]
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