aMSN

AMSN is an MSN Messenger, inspired free software that makes it possible to connect to the MSN Messenger network and also to chat with other people.

History

On 22 May 2002 Alvaro Iradier published the first version of aMSN, whose source code was based on the ccmsn project. ccmsn had only rudimentary support for conversations within the MSN network, so Iradier be decided to expand the project on your own. One of its main objectives was to come as close as possible to the operation and the appearance of the MSN Messenger. Thus, it should be as simple as possible connecting passengers have to find their way in this program.

Functions

AMSN emulates most of the features contained in MSN Messenger, but also provides it to missing.

Replicated by the MSN Messenger functions

  • View user images
  • Custom Emoticons
  • Webcam support
  • File transfers
  • Arranging the contacts into groups
  • Chat logs
  • Support for conferences
  • Delivering messages to non- logged in users
  • Audio conversations (in the version 0.96 apparently not yet implemented, is yet to come, according to official aMSN FAQ )
  • Video transmission
  • Drawing of messages
  • Nudge function ( attention of the opponent Request )
  • Audio / video transmission at the same time

Additional Features

  • Log into multiple accounts at once
  • Several calls within one window separated by tabs
  • Support for plugins
  • Alarm for various actions of a user
  • Ability to customize every aspect of the surface
  • Saving webcam sessions
  • Save by other users images

Still missing features

  • Support for MSN Games
  • MSN Spaces Support
  • Share folder
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