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It's time to update Messenger to Skype!?

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It's time to update Messenger to Skype!?

Just got this in an email.

from WinCustomize Forums

Hello,

We are retiring the existing Messenger service globally (except for mainland China where Messenger will continue to be available) and bringing the great features of Messenger and Skype together. Update to Skype and sign in using a Microsoft Account (same as your Messenger ID) and all your Messenger contacts will be at your fingertips. You'll be able to instant message and video chat with them just like before, and also discover new ways of staying in touch with Skype on your mobile and tablet.

 

So, what's happening between now and the retirement?
Messenger will continue to work as you know it today. If you are signed in with Messenger on your desktop** you will see a banner notification to upgrade. When you click on the banner, an installer window will open with the request to upgrade. This will take you through our installer flow to install Skype and automatically uninstall Messenger.
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So, what's happening after the retirement?
Messenger users on desktops** will not be able to sign in and will only be able to upgrade to Skype. If you attempt to sign in, a notification will appear, and if you continue, you will be taken through our installer flow to install Skype and automatically uninstall Messenger at the same time.
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Can I update to Skype on my mobile?
Yes! Skype is available on iPhone, Android and soon on Windows Phone 8. We encourage you to download the latest Skype app on your mobile and then uninstall Messenger. You will be able to sign in to Skype on your iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 8 mobile apps with your Microsoft Account over the next few weeks. If you use another phone with Messenger on it, it will continue to work for a while.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 8
This is true, and the video ain't bad either, depending on your webcam and bandwidth. I use Yahoo Messenger more, but it is buggy.



Skype has cool emotes too.
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yep and we have spoken a few times using skype hey RnD its fun too  lol :grin:

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I just don't get it...messenger works just fine...but I keep hearing about the problems with skype...don't these microsoft dunderheads ever leave well enough alone?

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 28
I just don't get it...messenger works just fine...but I keep hearing about the problems with skype...don't these microsoft dunderheads ever leave well enough alone?
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It's not looking that way.  :S

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 25
Quoting Lantec, reply 21I was under the impression that one of the current failures was that Skype is missing group chat like messenger already has....or are you referring to video calls like Google's Hangout feature?



Not video, a group chat.  I have several right now.

I see Skype actually calls them "conversations".

 
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Myself, Xiandi, 2of3, and Murex have an ongoing skype conversation. It's like our own little chat box. I like it a lot. I used to have one going with adni18, and Jimbo.

Also, if you lose connection, Skype will reconnect you. Yahoo doesn't do that. I don't think MSN Mess. does either.  Skype allows for message deletion, in case you type to the wrong person, and message editing, for correcting typos.

 

Of course there is file transfer too.

I do like the fact that with Yahoo Mess. you can view shared images or videos in a window, without actually having to transfer tha file. You can watch a video together with a friend somewhere else, through Yahoo Messenger.

Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting mrs_starkers, reply 26
Quoting RedneckDude, reply 8This is true, and the video ain't bad either, depending on your webcam and bandwidth. I use Yahoo Messenger more, but it is buggy.



Skype has cool emotes too.

yep and we have spoken a few times using skype hey RnD its fun too  lol
End of mrs_starkers's quote

 

Voice chatting with a lady from the land down under is awesome cool!