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Yahoo and Microsoft to Merge Instant Messengers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the instant-gratification dept.

Primotech writes "Betanews has word that Microsoft and Yahoo plan to link their respective IM clients again so that users of both can communicate with each other on one, shared network. Facing threats from third-party applications, like Trillian and Skype, the two tech giants will claim 44% of the instant messaging market, analysts predict. They will also go head to head together with the biggest competitor, AOL."

10 of 424 comments (clear)

  1. That's right by mattbot+5000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    This merger will only affect those browsing on the intarnet.

  2. What incredible innovation! by shma · · Score: 5, Funny


    Microsoft and Yahoo are set to announce on Wednesday a blockbuster interoperability deal that will reshape the landscape of the fragmented instant messaging market.

    I can't wait to message all my friends with gaim to tell them the good news.

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  3. Typo by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't believe the editors let this one slip by. Yahoo and MS exchanging massages is big news. Maybe MS will finally get laid.

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    1. Re:Typo by 2674 · · Score: 5, Funny

      What do you mean Maybe MS will finally get laid. They have been getting laid for a long while now. Or is screwing someone not the same as getting laid?

    2. Re:Typo by Eric_Cartman_South_P · · Score: 5, Funny

      Maybe MS will finally get laid.

      What do you mean FINALLY? They've been fucking people for years.

  4. FAQ: "What's a messanger?" by melquiades · · Score: 4, Funny
    mess-an-ger [from MESS + ANGER]: The emotional state induced by using any of a series of software products suffering from feature bloat, as typified by Microsoft Word. An "instant messanger" is a piece of software so obnoxious to the user that it induces rage immediately on contact.
    And I'll bet you all just thought that Slashdot's editors don't spell check the articles! Silly readers.
  5. Re:I find that amusing... by millette · · Score: 3, Funny

    But Gaim's source is already open !

    Oh, wait, I see what you mean ;)

  6. Re:One Word Gaim by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    you couldn't care less

    COULDN'T CARE LESS

    Godamn it. I hope you fall down some stairs.

  7. Re:One Word Gaim by Fallus+Shempus · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is this the worlds first example of a British person not understanding
    American sarcasm?

    I knew our education system was getting worse but...

  8. GIMP by Kadin2048 · · Score: 3, Funny

    We'll have to name it "GIMP Isn't a Messaging Protocol" to prevent confusion. :)

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