MSN Forcing users to 'Latest Version'

[Jack!]

Would appear we will all have to upgrade soon, Just checked my emails.

Dear Messenger User,
We have just released a new version of Messenger which includes important security updates to help keep you and your friends safe while you chat online. All Messenger users will be required to have the latest version to continue using the service.

More information is available here
Thanks,
The Messenger Team

[Jordy]

What do XP users do then?

Other than upgrade their very out-dated and no longer brilliant OS of course.

[Chris]

That sucks, the 2011 version is awful. 2009 was the best version.

[xxMATTGxx]

What do XP users do then?

Other than upgrade their very out-dated and no longer brilliant OS of course.

I'm guessing they won't be forced or something, there must be a way round it for such users.

[Jack!]

They will probably make it so 2011 is for XP users to

[Recursion]

About time, no reason for people to be on old versions and cause security headaches for MS.

Same goes for Windows XP, home users should have upgraded 2 years ago.

[HotelUser]

About time, no reason for people to be on old versions and cause security headaches for MS.

Same goes for Windows XP, home users should have upgraded 2 years ago.

I know some people haven't upgraded because XP gets better battery on their netbooks.

[Recursion]

I know some people haven't upgraded because XP gets better battery on their netbooks.

Don't see why, Windows 7's battery management is far superior to XP. On my MacBook I'll get 2 hours in XP, ~5 hours in OS X and Win 7.

[Jin]

Don't see why, Windows 7's battery management is far superior to XP. On my MacBook I'll get 2 hours in XP, ~5 hours in OS X and Win 7.

Should they upgrade their hardware to support the hungry win 7?

[Describe]

I haven't had this message.