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Info Starting to Emerge On Next Versions of Messenger

Some information is starting to emerge on the next versions of Messenger, both Windows Messenger 5.0 and MSN Messenger 6.0.

Key things of note:

  • Windows Messenger 5.0 will target enterprises and be used with Microsoft's new RTC (RealTime Communications) Server. That's the one I want. Can't wait to put RTC internal so that we can get everyone on instant messaging (IM) with their company profile. We already use IM a TON. Office 2003 has very tight integration with IM, but is dependent on tying your account with your corporate email. This will allow us to be a fully IM integrated company once and for all.
  • Both versions will support Tablet PC Ink. I'm able to carry out realtime conversations using a pen now with Messenger, but it's not done directly inside messenger and uses the character recognition. The new version will support being able to send the actual written ink image. Cool.
  • Messenger will finally support automatic archiving capabilities.

    Now if only they can add support for signing on as "Appear Offline" so I can effectively hide when I login and only uncloak when I'm ready. I have it set to show Away immediately, but what do you do when someone messages you as soon as you login? You've already been "found out". I guess I can set the service to not automatically start, but then I wouldn't get as much use out of it because I'd have to remember to load the application every time I logged in or restored from hibernate.

    [Listening to: Undercover - Bridge of Life (from Balance Of Power)]

    • Posted by Steve on May 2, 2003 11:33 AM |

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    hmmmm..... Linux's clients have had those for some time now ;-)

    Posted by: Graham | May 9, 2003 10:51 AM

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