BigBlueBall Newsletter - Vol. 21 - MSN Messenger 7 Released

[Jeff]

Microsoft Releases New Version of MSN Messenger
Microsoft upped the ante in the instant messaging wars with the official release of MSN Messenger 7 for Windows. The updated messenger includes improvements to video chat, integrated search and other new features designed to let you express yourself. Find out if it's time for you to upgrade.

Latest IM News

Blocking Flaw in MSN Messenger 7
Sandstorming.com details a flaw in the version 7's blocking mechanism. If you use the "What I'm listening to" feature, you'll want to read this.

IMCourier Released
This free service allows AIM and ICQ users to check for instant messages they receive while "away" from any computer connected to the Internet.

Facetime Launches IM Threat Center
To help address the impact of the risks to instant messaging programs, FaceTime Communications has created the IMPact Index and a web-based center that allows IT and security managers to get a real-time view of risks from IM and P2P applications.

HAVE YOU SIGNED THE PETITION?
You might not be aware, but Mac version of MSN Messenger has lagged far behind it's Windows counterpart. To hold Microsoft accountable and push for feature-equity across operating systems, BigBlueBall member RJT has created an online petition asking Microsoft to put a little effort into their Mac Messenger. Whether you use a Mac or a Windows PC, take a moment to sign the petition for a better Mac Messenger.

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LATEST FORUM TOPICS
Title	Topic Starter	Topic Start Date	Replies	Views
-- Topics posted most recently --
A bug I stumbled upon in v7	m3rcy	04-12-2005	0	7
MSN Messenger 7 crashing	hilroyy	04-12-2005	1	13
Problem with: Turn On What I'm listening to	MustangGT	04-12-2005	2	42
Contacts problem with V7!!!	kennyx	04-12-2005	1	24
-- Topics with the most replies --
How to put Symbols in your Yahoo Nickname	erik_sic	10-14-2003	168	80848
Buddy Spy 2.1	UnSaKreD	11-30-2004	124	17170
Tracing IP address help!	metal_gurl	07-13-2003	104	41072
How to stop others from booting you	Jeff	04-28-2002	70	36553
Have u been ha*ked by Magic PS???	coolguyj2	11-07-2003	53	21794
-- Topics with the most views --
Webcam capture program	pkforch	06-12-2002	48	54811
Solution: MSN Messenger through a firewall	DrJ	12-20-2003	45	53789
Skimming AIM 5.5 (What to remove)	WhiteMateria	02-07-2004	29	40763
Magic PS 1.5 Second Edition	SS_AntiHacker	11-12-2004	7	6277
Someone Hacked My Yahoo.	Chancellor	03-04-2005	10	1859

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