On July 22, 1999, Microsoft introduced MSN Messenger, a messaging program that many people fondly remember, since it allowed them to communicate with their friends in a fast and fun way. Did you ever use it?
Although it was losing its popularity with the arrival of Facebook and other messaging services, this legendary software still remains in the hearts of thousands of netizens, because it had several very curious functions.
Buzzing, for example, is considered the most remembered tool of MSN Messenger, because you could send them to annoy your contacts, in case they delay in giving you an immediate response.
What were the others?
Like the hums, MSN Messenger (later called Windows Live Messenger) had other very interesting features. Here we will remember the most important to celebrate that was launched 22 years ago:
1. Custom nickname
In those days, most users did not put their name in the nickname. What was fashionable was to put an original pseudonym and the more emojis or strange characters you included, the better.
MSN interface. Photo: Bolavip
2. Games with friends
You may not remember it, but MSN Messenger included several games that allowed you to have fun with your friends, while chatting. There were ladies, minesweeper, the famous ‘michi’ or tic-tac-toe, among others.
Games on MSN. Photo: Bolavip
3. Send written messages
In addition to sending text, the messaging program allowed users to share a message typed with the mouse. Although the result used to look very unpleasant, it was a fun option back then.
Written messages. Photo: Bolavip
4. Winks
Microsoft implemented several winks on MSN that were animations that represented a state of mind. They had a young man breaking his guitar, a boy throwing a water balloon at you, a little pig dancing, among others.
5. You could report that you had arrived
Every time you logged in, your contacts would get a message announcing that you were online. Many disconnected and reconnected so that a specific person would see that notification.
MSN notification. Photo: Xataka.
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