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0.98.9

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aMSN

0.98.9
26 May 2012

Port of aMSN client.

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Overview

aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone, with features such as:

  • Display pictures
  • Custom emoticons
  • Multi-language support (around 40 languages currently supported)
  • Webcam support
  • Sign in to more than one account at once
  • Full-speed File transfers
  • Group support
  • Normal, and animated emoticons with sounds
  • Chat logs
  • Timestamping
  • Event alarms
  • Conferencing support
  • Tabbed chat windows
For a full list, see the features page. More features can be added to aMSN with plugins, or completely change its look with different skins.

What's new in aMSN

Version 0.98.9:
  • After such a long time in the making, aMSN 0.98.9 is more than just a bugfix release, it's the latest development code with all the new features and stability/security fixes that you've been waiting for.
  • The reason you see 0.98.9 and not 0.98.5 is that this release is "almost" 0.99. In 0.99, which will be released (hopefully) soon, we will implement the new MSNP18 protocol version, which will enable signing in at multiple locations, offline messages, and hopefully audio and video calls too. 0.98.9 is the same as a 0.99 release but without MSNP18 support, this way you get the latest stable release just before we upgrade the protocol.Contains several bugfixes, including the bug which made you unable to read Offline Messages.

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106 aMSN Reviews

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Naoh
Naoh
08 March 2010

Most helpful

I thought it was worth repeating that as of 0.98.3 aMSN does not have A/V chat capabilities. According to the developers, this is a temporary state of affairs. It happened mainly because Microsoft (yet again) changed the way the A/V chat protocols work, and now the aMSN developers have to catch up. Unfortunately, this also means that you won't be able to use an older version of aMSN to do A/V chat, because it won't work with the changes Microsoft has made. Hope this clarifies things.
Like (6)
Version 0.98.3
Angel2
Angel2
17 August 2012
Don't install 0.98.9 if you have upgraded to Mountain Lion. It will give you lots of spinning pizza and other problems. Moreover, when you try to launch aMSN it will tell tou that the app should be put in the trash.
Like (1)
Version 0.98.9
Fuhayer
Fuhayer
04 June 2012
user interface is terrible like we are in 90s. GUI should be changed completely.
Like
Version 0.98.9
Simon-J
Simon-J
10 December 2010
tried once a little bit disappointing, actually.
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Version 0.98.4
Naoh
Naoh
08 March 2010
I thought it was worth repeating that as of 0.98.3 aMSN does not have A/V chat capabilities. According to the developers, this is a temporary state of affairs. It happened mainly because Microsoft (yet again) changed the way the A/V chat protocols work, and now the aMSN developers have to catch up. Unfortunately, this also means that you won't be able to use an older version of aMSN to do A/V chat, because it won't work with the changes Microsoft has made. Hope this clarifies things.
Like (6)
Version 0.98.3
Landi
Landi
14 September 2009
Very nice app i like it very much !
Like (2)
Version 0.98
R33c3
R33c3
02 September 2009
This is fantastic! I love this program even more! it was the only messenger for me that would not lag out... I can now close it with "quitting" when i hit the "X" which is awesome i dont have to minimize anymore. It now has voice call!!! its faster and the sounds are quite unique Well done guys!!!
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Version 0.98
R33c3
R33c3
02 September 2009
Yes i understand your point.. but some people are just that lazy or are so organized that they really only want one client that does all. More people use MSN and aim then skype, but i completely agree with you. I dont understand why they cannot get video support in microsoft messenger... its starting to annoy me :@
Like (1)
Version 0.98
Aargl
Aargl
22 June 2009
Well, reading all those bad reviews, I must say that if you use aMSN as a simple messenger (no video), it's more enjoyable than the original MSN. But I wonder why bother having trouble with video functions on anything using msn network when Skype works so great on any platform? The perfect solution I've chosen long ago and that I install for friends asking me: Use aMSN for messaging and Skype for video, it's so easy!
Like (2)
Version 0.97.2
Yomyom
Yomyom
27 October 2008
Always the same crap soft, always the same bogs always the same problems with webcam/pc WHEN MAC USERS CAN HAVE A WORKING SOFT FOR VIDEO CONFERENCE???? i'm waiting for 6 years for it! and no correct solutions yet.........
Like (3)
Version 0.97.2
Bastard33
Bastard33
04 August 2008
Corrupted disk image (?) This is the message I get while mounting.
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Version 0.97.2

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