This chat client enables the user to communicate with friends on the MSN network via instant messaging.
Messenger for Mac also offers two types of communication services – a personal account and a corporate account – which cater to different needs. Personal accounts work with the MSN Messenger service on the Microsoft Passport Network, allowing users to connect with their friends, family, and other personal contacts. In contrast, corporate accounts use the Microsoft Office Live Communications Server service and are designed for coworker collaboration and communication. This allows users to add coworkers from the same company, as well as associates at other companies, to their contacts list.
Instant message conversations with other corporate account users are not limited to corporate users who have Messenger for Mac installed on their computers. With the federation features enabled on Live Communications Server, users can also have instant message conversations with users who have other instant messaging services, such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), Yahoo Messenger, and iChat users who are signed in with AOL accounts.
Moreover, Microsoft Messenger for Mac 7 can connect to different networks and messaging services. To use the personal service, a Windows Live ID, such as a Windows Live Hotmail account, is required. Personal account users can communicate with other contacts who use the Windows Live and Yahoo! messaging services. To use the corporate service, an account on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 is required. Corporate account users can communicate with other contacts on a corporate network or on federated networks as well as with contacts who use the Windows Live, Yahoo!, and AOL messaging services.
It's important to note that Messenger for Mac 7.0.2 does not work with Live Communications Server 2005. If your organization uses Live Communications Server 2005, you should use Messenger for Mac Version 6.0 instead. All in all, Microsoft Messenger for Mac offers comprehensive and versatile communication services that cater to different needs and requirements, making it an excellent choice for individuals and companies alike.
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