Re: MSN still broken

Scott Nelson <scott-8ItOsG0zFcMeu9mL8Lfs/[email protected]>
Newsgroups gmane.network.fire.general
Message-ID <[email protected]>
On Monday, March 15, 2004, at 12:47  PM, Adam D. Blainey wrote:

> Why does Microsoft, or any chat developers, change the protocols so 
> that 3rd party apps like Fire can’t connect? How is this hindering 
> them in any way? MSN messenger is free, it’s not like they’re losing 
> business.

Trying to understand the whims of Microsoft is futile. You will be 
assimilated.

A while ago Microsoft announced changes to Instant Messenging; they 
expressed some concern about predators using the system to lure 
children etc. Read: we'd like to limit our legal liability in the event 
of a lawsuit.

Until Instant Messanging is fully interoperable email is with us.
--
Scott Nelson
scott-8ItOsG0zFcMeu9mL8Lfs/[email protected]



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