On Wed, 27 Aug 2008, Michael G Fletcher wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Jai Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hey, >> >> I've tried to convert girls before but the problem is they're focused >> on things like Microsoft's "Windows Live Messenger" and social use of >> their operating system. Whilst this can (and is) done with GNU/Linux >> they don't have Windows Live Messenger. No, it does not run in Wine >> (http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=127) >> and even if it did it wouldn't likely support all of the MSN features >> that they are acustomed to. I often try to convince those who won't >> switch to Windows to at least use Pidgin but, as they put it, it >> doesn't support handwriting or webcam features. >> >> What we really need is a multiplatform messaging protocol + client to >> cut into the Microsoft instant messaging market - the younger >> generation of Microsoft Windows users. >> > I haven't used it in a while, but aMSN looks like a good starting > point?? http://www.amsn-project.net/index.php > -- > _________________________________ > Michael Fletcher > > Visit my website here - http://www.mgfletcher.com/blog > Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > hi well i agree, amsn is a very good start, amsn supports all the basic features of msn live messenger, but i would also agree that extending these progs can make us more inclusive, because it allows people to achieve more tasks, using a basic set of software, philip aka brobostigon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
