The version that can be downloaded is 5.0.0149 and at present there are no test scenarios or report surveys to complete. At first glance it's not much different than 4.7, it does not include the new style that MSN Messenger 5.0 has but it does support ink (Tablet PC) and more services like SIP and Exchange and of course .NET passport. Download Windows Messenger 5.0.0149 More... ... more

This FREE software blocks Messenger Service pop-up Ads (a new form of unwanted intrusive advertising gaining popularity today) The GuardWall.com Windows Messenger Ad Blocker is for Windows NT, Windows 2000,
and Window XP.
WHAT IT BLOCKS: A new type of intrusive ad campaign is starting featuring popup
windows generated BY THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM! These Popups often look like
the sample in the screenshot.
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Microsoft silently updated the build of Windows messenger for Windows Xp to 4.7.2009 without announcing the changes in the latest version. One can expect miscellaneous minor updates as there's no major change apparently.Download
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File Name: msnmsgs.msi - Download Size: 2442 KB - Date Published: 4/7/2003 - Version: 5.0.0544 Overview

MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages
with cool emoticons, send pictures and other files to your friends, call a phone
anywhere in the world from your computer, see when someone is typing a message
to you, page a contact's mobile phone, and much more. Note: An Ad Remover is available, you can grab it . Nothing new, it's been out since last year but it does work on all v5.x builds (so far). Courtesy of vorte[x]. Download: ... more

MSN Messenger Service is an easy way to take advantage of the full power of instant messaging. It even makes popular e-mail programs like Microsoft Outlook Express and MSN Hotmail easier and more convenient to use. With MSN Messenger Service, it's never been easier for you and your friends to talk online.
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Windows Messenger lets you see when your friends are online and exchange instant messages with them. Send instant messages with cool, new emoticons, call anywhere in the world from your computer, see when someone's typing, page a contact's mobile phone, send pictures and music to your friends, and much more.

Changes in Current Version:
This update improves security in Windows Messenger
Removes 'Make a Phone Call' feature
Miscellaneous minor updates Download ... more

Windows Messenger 5 supports 3 Instant Messaging services: MSN .NET, Exchange IM (part of Exchange 2000), and RealTime Communication Server (RTC, codename Greenwich). RTC uses an Internet-standard IM protocol called SIP (Session Initation Protocol). This client also supports Ink messages from tablet PC's. You can see Ink messages on Windows Messenger 5 if it is enabled to do so in the options menu.
Download : Windows Messenger 5 Beta (5.0.0149) | Mirror 1

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Microsoft just released version 3.5 of the Mac version of their popular Instant Messaging software, MSN Messenger:



Send instant messages to all your friends, chat with your friends individually or in a group, see when someone's typing, page a contact's mobile phone, send pictures to your friends, and take advantage of many ease-of-use and user interface enhancements designed to perform perfectly with Mac OS X.
This version has nice new graphics and logos, and offers nice integration with OSX. System requirements To use MSN Messenger 3.5 for Mac OS X, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: - Processor: Macintosh PowerPC. ... more

Bink.nu post : I have some screenshots for you of the next version of Windows Messenger 5.0. Why are there 2 messenger releases? Well first I thought windows messenger was discontinued for monopoly reasons and that MS the switched back to MSN messenger which is a voluntarily download. Now it seems that Windows messenger is the business IM client (Professional) and MSN the consumer client (Home).




Windows Messenger 5.0 (WM5) supports 3 IM (Instant Messaging) services: MSN .NET, Exchange IM (part of exchange 2000) and RealTime Communication Server (RTC, codename Gree ... more

This software is designed to add functionalities to the Instant Chat program from Microsoft called Windows Messenger (also known as MSN Messenger).
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