MSN Launches Web Messenger

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Matthew Hicks
Matthew Hicks
Published: Nov 19, 2004
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
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Web-based access for MSN Messenger has moved out of test mode.

Microsoft Corp.s MSN division launched Web Messenger on Thursday, a move that puts its instant messaging service on par with leading competitors America Online Inc. and Yahoo Inc. when it comes to letting users chat without using a desktop client.

MSN Web Messenger, available as a beta in a limited number of markets since August, lets MSN Messenger members use the service through a Web browser. It is now live in 25 markets, including the United States.

“A lot of customers use computers where they cant get access to the client,” said Brooke Richardson, lead product manager at MSN. “The goal with this is to enable people to get easy access to their Messenger contacts and the service.”

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MSN Web Messenger supports multiple Web browsers for Windows: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape 7.1 or later, or Mozilla 1.6 or later.

AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger have offered Web-based access to their IM services for years.

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Matthew Hicks

Matt Hicks covers the fast-changing developments in Internet technologies. His coverage includes the growing field of Web conferencing software and services. With over eight years as a business and technology journalist, Matt has gained insight into the market strategies of IT vendors as well as the needs of enterprise IT managers. Along with Web conferencing, he follows search engines, Web browsers, speech technology and the Internet domain-naming system.

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