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MSN Client for Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the o-k dept.

DrJonesAC2 writes "MSN has released its software client for Mac OS X today. This software functions just like the PC version with a few exceptions (like chat and money). This software launch has its glitches, however; you cannot download it from Microsoft's Mac site you need to go here to get it."

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  1. Does anyone care? by osxuser-02 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Seems kinda strange to use MSN on a Mac. There are plenty of ISP options for Mac which would be either cheaper, or have more options for Mac users. Why have MSN if it's a crippled version?

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    1. Re:Does anyone care? by osxuser-02 · · Score: 5, Informative

      You don't have to use MSN broadband with Qwest. I have DSL thru Qwest and use a third-party ISP (4dv.net). Not so much for the anti-M$ reasons, but because I get more features. MSN DSL still won't let you use gameservers or set up your own webserver.

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  2. microsoft? by bobba22 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Not having any MS software on my computer makes me feel a bit less "big-brothered". Apple provides me with useful tools for what I need to work/play. If MSN is what I think it is, I'm not sure they haven't been wasting their time as the target audience is certainly going to be a lot more clued-in than the general wintel user. I think people use apple to escape from products like MSN and .net. OS X is rapidy approaching the point where a virtual PC or MS software in general just isn't needed. Thanks, but no thanks.

  3. I've been waiting to switch... by heldlikesound · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...to OSX, but this was the one killer app I needed!

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