Game Voice and MSN/WIndows Messenger

[Wolverine of Ambush!]

Good Morning all,

Well...It looks like a possible problem is arising on the horizon of Game VOice.. It looks like a change is being implemented with the .Net, MSN messenger, Windows Messenger versions. Some of you probably already have this email.. but I thought I would post it......



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ATTENTION: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED FOR MSN AND WINDOWS MESSENGER USERS.

You are receiving this e-mail because you are a MSN Messenger or Windows
Messenger Service user.

As part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, Microsoft is
updating the .NET Messenger Service and providing you with an important
MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger security update.

If you are using MSN Messenger 5.0, Windows Messenger 4.7.2000, or MSN
Messenger for Mac 3.5, or any versions higher than these, you do NOT need
this security update. To find out which version you have, select the
'Help' menu in Messenger, then select 'About'. If you are using an older
version, or are not sure, please visit:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx
for an update.

NOTICE: If you are not using an updated version, you will be unable to
continue using your MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger Service.

Thank you for helping Microsoft further its commitment to helping you
protect your privacy and security online.

You can view the .NET Messenger Statement of Privacy at:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Privacy.aspx
and the .NET Messenger Service Terms of Use and Notices at:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Terms.aspx.

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Why does this pose a problem for GameVoice... here's a link and I'll also cut and paste the specific issue with Gamevoice...

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Known Issues with Messenger Services

MSN Messenger 5.0 or later does not support Game Voice 1.0 or 1.5, including Game Voice Server. To use Game Voice, please install Windows Messenger 4.7 or later from the Windows Messenger download page.

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I think we can upgrade to the 4.7.2000 version and everything would still work. However I have not been able to find that Specific version update.


I'm not sure if this means that Gamevoice will not work at all or.. we just won't be able to see contacts.. My understanding was it uses the Messenger interface in the background for it to work.. I also remember ZEET having a problem with Gamevoice when he upgraded to the latest version. He couldn't connect...



The BIG question is will my Game Voice Controller become a switch for my speakers and headphones.. :;(:

OR

Will it still be able to be used for communication?  

Hmmmmmm..........:8o:

[ZWarrior]

The oldest 4.7.xxxx I have found so far was at http://www.oldversions.com, but it is not the 4.7.2000 version, it is still older.

ARGH!!

[ZWarrior]

I just found the 4.7.2009 version.  Here is a link to the files on our sites.

ftp://ftp.igraphicsmedia.com/msn-messenger/mmssetup4-7-2.exe

[Boomslang]

Microsoft Messenger upgrade boots unlicensed clients out

So what about Trillian and Gaim?


By INQUIRER staff: Monday 01 September 2003, 11:33

A SIDE EFFECT of Microsoft's determined push to get people to upgrade its new version of Messenger is that from October 15th "unlicensed clients" will get the heave-ho.
We say it's a side effect. But we wonder if it's a dose of "you probably weren't expecting this" software licence stuff.

(See Microsoft apparently spamming IM users and Microsoft's IM letter means you agree to pay and upgrade)

The Great Vole said that it's going to dump support for ancient forms of IM it's made and the reason it's giving is its Rustworthy Computing initiative.

According to W2K News, MSN Messenger 6.1 will beta test real soon now.

But, as the site points out, Microsoft is telling people that from October 15th it wants, needs, no demands a licence for third party messenging clients to connect to .NET. So where does that leave said clients? Queuing up to pay the Vole the modern equivalent of doubloons and pieces-of-eight, we'd suspect. µ

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=11307



[Edited on 9-3-2003 by Boomslang]

[ZWarrior]

I won't pay to use IM.  If that is what they are saying, then I WILL find a new product to use, like TeamSpeak.

'nuff said!