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Back in 2011 when Microsoft purchased Skype, many people surely
expected changes. Then last November, Microsoft announced that it would
shut down its long running instant messaging client, Windows Messenger
Live. As expected, it has now been announced to users that the messaging
service would close up shop on March 15.
Communicating the big change is
an important task for Microsoft to accomplish. In an announcement to
all Windows Messenger Live users, Microsoft explained the transition
by stating the following:
“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. Update to Skype and sign in using a Microsoft Account (same as
your Messenger ID) and all your Messenger contacts will be at your
fingertips. You’ll be able to instant message and video chat with them
just like before, and also discover new ways of staying in touch with
Skype on your mobile and tablet.”
Beta releases from Skype
back in October, had allowed users to sign in to Skype with
their Windows Live ID. They were then able to see the presence of other
users of Live Messenger, Xbox, Hotmail, and Outlook.com. They were also
able to send and receive instant messages.
As the message from Microsoft indicates, switching to Skype should be
a fairly painless transition for any messenger user, as all you need to
do is update to Skype. Surely they hope that Messenger users will
believe that it is as easy and seamless of a transition as it has
been stated that it will be.
Once the former Messenger user makes the transition to Skype, they
will be able to use instant messaging services, video calling, landline
calling, screen sharing, and video calling.
