Microsoft's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. Part of the MSN Network, MSN Messenger clients are available for non-XP versions of Windows, Mac, Pocket PC and MSN TV. For Windows XP, the IM client is Windows Messenger. Both MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger clients were enhanced and rebranded to Windows Live Messenger in 2007. See Windows Live Messenger.
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- Blog posts 2008-11-11
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- Blog posts 2008-11-11
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-10
- Sun switches search alliances from Google to Microsoft
- Which came first -- Google dropping StarOffice from its Google Pack or Sun agreeing to distribute Microsoft's Live-Search-powered MSN toolbar with the Java runtime? We'll probably never know at least until Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz blogs about it. by Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-11-10
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- Blog posts 2008-11-07
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-07
- XPCMonitor Keylogger (exe)
- Monitor all activities on your computer and create reports in html format which will be sent to your email address you predefined or upload them to ftp server, so you can view them anywhere.It can record all keyboard activities (such as chat conversion, documents, username, password,ect) and take screen shots...
- Software downloads 2008-11-07
- MLE InterNet Browser (zip)
- This is a free Internet Browser I made that has anti-virus codes built right in the core. So while you surf, it's the lifeguard. The program has tabs, they are: 1 tab = MSN; #2 tab = Yahoo.com; #3 tab = iGoogle; #4 tab = ask.com; #5 tab = about.com;...
- Software downloads 2008-11-07
- MSN Helper (exe)
- A MSN spy software to capture MSN chat by taking snapshot automatically. You just need to press one key to start the MSN conversation monitor accurately and stealthily. Password protect from unauthentic access. Hide the record files that no one could see except yourself. Set a day which will auto...
- Software downloads 2008-11-07
- HalpSoft Point of Sale (exe)
- HalpSoft Point of Sale main goal is to change the way people use point of sale, with custom design, style, and options. Features: add and manage inventory; add and manage employee; manager request; local messenger; and customize design and data control. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2008-11-07
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- Blog posts 2008-11-06
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- Discussion threads 2008-11-06
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- Ballmer calls Google's Android 'way behind'From what I understand Balmer was at first notimpressed with the iPhone and look at how good its doing:PPagan jimItanalyst2 Calls Ballmer's Fitness Level "Way Behind"Get on a treadmill you hog.RE: Ballmer calls Google's Android 'way behind'Christine Keeler - the prostitute at the heart of...
- Discussion threads 2008-11-06
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- Software downloads 2008-11-06
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