If you remember back about 15 years ago, it was MSN
Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) that always seemed to be
competing to be everyone’s favorite instant messaging service. While I
never personally used MSN Messenger, the service did have some pretty
neat features at the time, such as its ability to let users play
Minesweeper together, the option to “nudge” your friends when you
thought they were ignoring your IM, and who could forget the emoticons?
15 years ago, instant messaging was the thing to do. Now? Now I think
text messaging has taken over that method of communicating with one
another.
Last year, they tried to move users to Skype, but Windows Live Messenger kept going strong in China. But alas, all good things must come to an end it seems, as even Chinese users will have to move on to Skype after October 31st.
I don’t know about you, but it almost feels like a small part of my childhood is dying somewhere.
What do you think? Let us know your thoughts regarding this story in the comments section below.
Last year, they tried to move users to Skype, but Windows Live Messenger kept going strong in China. But alas, all good things must come to an end it seems, as even Chinese users will have to move on to Skype after October 31st.
I don’t know about you, but it almost feels like a small part of my childhood is dying somewhere.
What do you think? Let us know your thoughts regarding this story in the comments section below.
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