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MSN Messenger Access To Be Restricted

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the im-consolidation-thwarted dept.

linuxwrangler writes "According to Infoworld, Microsoft has announced that as of October 15 some third-party software and older versions of MSN Messenger will no longer be able to log in to their Instant Messaging service. Microsoft cited 'security issues', but declined to offer specifics. The company sent an email alert to Messenger users, but users reported thinking the message was a hoax or virus after receiving over a dozen copies of the email."

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  1. I didn't get a message by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I feel sad. Not even Microsoft wants to email me.

    1. Re:I didn't get a message by retto · · Score: 5, Funny

      Not even Microsoft wants to email me.

      Sign up for Microsoft's security bulletins and your inbox will never be empty. Hell I got three today.

  2. Are we definately sure about this? by Borg_5x8 · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...or do we just have to scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Trillian-compatible Messenger version?

  3. Re:Gaim? by randyest · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, there's still some hope.

    Oh, you're going to cover the licensing fees for GAIM? Cool! Thanks! Hey guys, didja hear that? Gherald is covering the MS license fees for GAIM to keep working with Messenger . . .

    ;)

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