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Microsoft is calling it quits on MSN Messenger for Mac,instead choosing to go with an all-new IM client that will work withboth AIM/gTalk/ICQ users and folks still on the Messenger network. TheMac version of Messenger was plagued with bugs (and Scott's gripes), and seriously-- why would you use a client like Messenger when you've got iChat and Adium anyway? It's good news that they're planning a new client, and extra good news that it's supposed to work with other protocols.
Sono more updates for Messenger on the Mac, but the new client issupposed to be "really, really cool and awesome." Sounds like just whatthe kids like these days. We'll believe it, of course, when we see it.Messenger 9 for Windows ships next year, so if this new Mac app getsdelivered, it'll probably be sometime around then.
Update: A few readers said the post was confusing regarded Microsoft's plans for Messenger on the Mac, so updated for clarity.
Update II:Microsoft has responded,and the rumors of Messenger's demise were exaggerated-- Messenger 6.0will be included with Office 2008, and Messenger 7.0 will haveaudio/video capabilities included, and will be beta testing soon. Makesus wonder what Liveside really heard Jenks say, but if you're a Messenger user like our own Scott McNulty, you'll be pretty happy to hear it's not going anywhere.