April 2002
Beginner
640 pages
27h 54m
English
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Name
Windows Messenger —
\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
Synopsis
Ma intain an open connection with a directory server, allowing others to contact you.
To Open
Start → Programs → Windows Messenger
Command Prompt →
msmsgs
Description
Windows Messenger allows users to send each other quick text messages over the Internet by maintaining an open connection to a central directory server (see Figure 4-110). That server links a user’s “screen name” with their IP address (which can change every time that user connects to the Internet). The IP address is necessary for establishing direct communication between two computers, such as when using Microsoft’s NetMeeting or Remote Desktop Connection.
Figure 4-110. Windows Messenger lets you send text messages to other Windows Messenger users on the Internet
Windows Messenger is similar to AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. Although they’re similar, they’re all totally incompatible, so it would not be unusual to see two or three of them running simultaneously on the same machine.
The first time you start Windows Messenger, you are given the opportunity to sign in. If you already have an account at one of Microsoft’s online services (such as Hotmail or MSN), you can use that same login here.
When you’re signed in, other users only need to know your screen name to send you an instant message, invite you to connect to their computer, or play ...
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