Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Microsoft delays transition of Windows Live Messenger to Skype

<p>Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is delaying the transition of Windows Messenger desktop subscribers to Skype until April, according to a Skype blog post.</p><p>The company had originally said it would shut down Windows Messenger on March 15 and move messenger users to Skype, according to an email to Messenger users obtained by The Guardian.</p><p>"On 15th March 2013, we are retiring the existing Messenger service globally (except for mainland China where Messenger will continue to be available) and bringing the great features of Messenger and Skype together," said Microsoft's official email.</p><p>In addition to IM, Skype offers audio and video calling, file sharing and the ability to delete instant messages. Skype supports more devices and platforms, including Windows, Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) Mac and iOS platforms, Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android platform and soon the BlackBerry (Nasdaq: BBRY) platform.</p><p><a href="http://www.fierceenterprisecommunications.com/story/microsoft-delays-transition-windows-live-messenger-skype/2013-02-17">Keep reading...</a></p>

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