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Microsoft, Yahoo to Link IM Networks | |
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| Time: 08:58 EST/13:58 GMT | News Source: eWeek | Posted By: John Quigley | ||
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Microsoft and Yahoo are set to announce on Wednesday a blockbuster interoperability deal that will reshape the landscape of the fragmented instant messaging market. The companies will connect their IM networks so users on each can communicate with one another using text and voice chat free of charge. The agreement marks the first time major players in the highly-competitive IM industry have officially partnered up to enable cross-network communication. Interoperability has always been a hot topic among instant messaging providers, but had never yielded a compromise. In 1999, Microsoft connected its MSN Messenger client to AOL's AIM network - without authorization. The move let to a cat-and-mouse game of AOL cutting off its new competitor and MSN re-establishing communication with each update. Microsoft eventually gave up and focused on improving its client. | ||
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| #1 By 8556 (12.217.111.92) at 10/12/2005 1:12:11 PM |
| This is a great move, which adds convenience for the average IM user. AIM will probably see decreased user traffic over time resulting in an even less relevant AOL. |
| #2 By 3653 (68.52.61.116) at 10/12/2005 8:16:36 PM |
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This week's news is like a flash from the past.
AIM? Havent needed or used it in a year. Real? Please. I crapware hasnt been installed in like 2 years. video ipod? portable media centers were announced in early 2004. |
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