Microsoft Messenger service
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.
See also
- Comparison of instant messengers
- Comparison of instant messaging protocols
- List of instant messaging clients
- List of instant messaging protocols
External links
- MSN Messenger
- Windows Messenger
- MSN Messenger Protocol - Protocol documentation
- MSNPiki - Protocol wiki
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