Microsoft confirms its moving to Skype from Windows Live Messenger

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Just yesterday we reported that Microsoft was rumored to be discontinuing Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype. While the company’s latest 6.0 update supported that claim with integrated Windows Live Messenger account sign-in, it wasn’t until today when Microsoft officially confirmed that it would moving to Skype full-time.

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Gutted, I don't really like Skype!

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The next chapter for the Windows Live Messenger network

More than 12 years ago we released the first version of Messenger to help people chat and keep in touch online in a more personal way. One of the unique things about IM and Messenger in particular is that it has always been about the network of people far more than any one “app.” Almost every one of us joined the Messenger network to be with the people who were on the network – to chat, share stories, laugh, gossip, and just be together. Messenger enabled each of us to communicate and share with the people we care about.

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Skype 6 isn't to bad actually.
<- Add me. It's says I'm offline, but I'm not.