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You can install MSN messenger as a plugin at least | You can install MSN messenger as a plugin at least on [[:Category:OS2008|Maemo OS2008]] and [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Fremantle|Fremantle]]. This means that you can use devices integrated messaging software to chat with your friends at MSN. | ||
== Questions and answers == | |||
*Will you be able to view messages that you have received while offline like you can on PC? | |||
:''Yes'' | |||
*Is there a chat history? | |||
:''Yes, its the same history and the same UI as other IM protocols'' | |||
* Will it support MSN Video calls? | |||
:''Yes, on the N900 using butterfly (not with Haze).'' | |||
Can you leave MSN running in the background and receive instant messages from multiple people while doing other things on the phone? | *Can you leave MSN running in the background and receive instant messages from multiple people while doing other things on the phone? | ||
:''Yes, just like when using other build-in IM protocols.'' | |||
If i am for example watching a movie, will a message pop up saying | *If i am for example watching a movie, will a message pop up saying I have an instant message from a contact? | ||
:''Yes.'' | |||
*There will be support for MSN games? | |||
:''No.'' For now, they are not supported by papyon/butterfly, but someone could implement them. | |||
*Where can I download MSN Messenger for my [[Nokia N900]]? | |||
:Install it from [[extras-devel]] through the Application Manager. The name of the package is [http://maemo.org/packages/view/account-plugin-butterfly/ MSN Protocol Plugin For Conversations And Contacts] and it is in the ''networking'' section. | |||
[[Category:Fremantle]] | [[Category:Fremantle]] | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||
[[Category:OS2008]] | [[Category:OS2008]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 8 February 2011
You can install MSN messenger as a plugin at least on Maemo OS2008 and Fremantle. This means that you can use devices integrated messaging software to chat with your friends at MSN.
Questions and answers
- Will you be able to view messages that you have received while offline like you can on PC?
- Yes
- Is there a chat history?
- Yes, its the same history and the same UI as other IM protocols
- Will it support MSN Video calls?
- Yes, on the N900 using butterfly (not with Haze).
- Can you leave MSN running in the background and receive instant messages from multiple people while doing other things on the phone?
- Yes, just like when using other build-in IM protocols.
- If i am for example watching a movie, will a message pop up saying I have an instant message from a contact?
- Yes.
- There will be support for MSN games?
- No. For now, they are not supported by papyon/butterfly, but someone could implement them.
- Where can I download MSN Messenger for my Nokia N900?
- Install it from extras-devel through the Application Manager. The name of the package is MSN Protocol Plugin For Conversations And Contacts and it is in the networking section.
