MSN Messenger 6

Damn. Never thought I'd be doing this, Microsoft hater that I am, but I have to give major props to MSN Messenger 6. It's just too cool. Never thought I'd see the day that an instant messenger -- one by the "big boys," at least -- would come along that allowed you to make your own graphic emoticons. This has to be the greatest feature ever. I have already caused so much shit with it.

All I'm admitting is that I've made a few body parts. I refuse to go into specifics, so don't ask. ;)

Another great feature is the customizable backgrounds. You can make practically any picture the background of your message window. It works best if the picture is 400 x 600 pixels, though. And as easy as a click of the mouse, you can share your backgrounds with your friends.

The last new feature I'll be mentioning, and there's a ton I haven't mentioned because I haven't used them yet, is the display pictures. Sure they're basically a rip-off of AIM's buddy icons, but they're four times the size. [For those of you who have a hard time with math, twice the width times twice the height equals four times the area.] Buddy icon - 48 x 48 pixels, display picture - 96 x 96. Not hard to see which will be easier to cause trouble with.

Just bear in mind that it is still in beta stage. But if you're still willing to have this wonderful new toy before everyone else, you can download it here.

Happy chatting.

Posted by ThomasJay at June 26, 2003 04:32 AM