Skype likely to replace WLM? Possibly.

[xxMATTGxx]

If you don't already know then some time ago Microsoft bought Skype and it is now part of the MS company. But back to what my thread title is all about - In the latest Skype beta version Microsoft made it possible to merge your Windows Live account with Skype and that does mean are able to talk to people on the messenger network on the Skype application.

Microsoft is also killing off their Windows Live branding and replacing it with other products and services. Does anyone else think they will kill Windows Live Messenger altogether and replace it with one application that does: MSN, Skype and Facebook? Which is what Skype can do now in the beta versions.

Skype's just pushed out a new beta of its Windows client, version 5.11, which adds support for logging into the VoIP service with Microsoft and Facebook accounts. With the update, Skype is further embracing the services of its parent company, letting users both sign in with a Microsoft ID and chat with anyone using Messenger on Windows, Xbox 360, or from within Hotmail / Outlook.com.

Thoughts....

[Kardan]

Probably, I don't know a single person that uses WLM anymore, but about 6 years ago, every single person I knew had one. People only really used WLM to instant message, and Facebook covers that now. The only reason Skype is still used is because Facebook aren't really near their levels in video technology, and the ability to have conversations with people you don't know.

I wouldn't be sad to see WLM go.

Basically I see WLM the same as MySpace, really good in it's day, but something better came along and now it's barely used.

[Chippiewill]

I think it's more likely they kill off both and launch a merged service to go with all the other new metro stuff.

[xxMATTGxx]

Probably, I don't know a single person that uses WLM anymore, but about 6 years ago, every single person I knew had one. People only really used WLM to instant message, and Facebook covers that now. The only reason Skype is still used is because Facebook aren't really near their levels in video technology, and the ability to have conversations with people you don't know.

I wouldn't be sad to see WLM go.

I use Skype quite a lot for group chats and obviously the calls. The group chats are a lot better than WLM as with skype you can always go back to the same chat where on WLM you have to create new ones. I use both at the moment but I would say Skype is my main one thesedays. In terms of the facebook technology that is provided by skype isn't it? I don't use facebook chat at all.

I think it's more likely they kill off both and launch a merged service to go with all the other new metro stuff.

What would you name it? Skype is quite a good brand name.

[Samantha]

Probably, I don't know a single person that uses WLM anymore, but about 6 years ago, every single person I knew had one. People only really used WLM to instant message, and Facebook covers that now. The only reason Skype is still used is because Facebook aren't really near their levels in video technology, and the ability to have conversations with people you don't know.

I wouldn't be sad to see WLM go.

I use it but only really for Habbox/Habbo people.

I wouldn't like to see WLM just disappear if I'm honest. I don't like Skype much plus I find it harder to use that WLM. I know you can link your personal message on WLM to your Facebook etc and vice versa. Can Skype do that?

[Kardan]

I use Skype quite a lot for group chats and obviously the calls. The group chats are a lot better than WLM as with skype you can always go back to the same chat where on WLM you have to create new ones. I use both at the moment but I would say Skype is my main one thesedays. In terms of the facebook technology that is provided by skype isn't it? I don't use facebook chat at all.



What would you name it? Skype is quite a good brand name.

I don't know, I only tried using Facebook Video Call for the first time today and I got bored waiting for it to do it's thing, it was just easier to get my friend to register on Skype.

[Chippiewill]

What would you name it? Skype is quite a good brand name.

Windows Chat

[lawrawrrr]

noooooooooo i like having both

[xxMATTGxx]

I don't know, I only tried using Facebook Video Call for the first time today and I got bored waiting for it to do it's thing, it was just easier to get my friend to register on Skype.

It is Skype IIRC which will improve over time.

Windows Chat

Skype is better

noooooooooo i like having both

Not saying it will happen for sure

I use it but only really for Habbox/Habbo people.

I wouldn't like to see WLM just disappear if I'm honest. I don't like Skype much plus I find it harder to use that WLM. I know you can link your personal message on WLM to your Facebook etc and vice versa. Can Skype do that?

Facebook features on skype (In current stable versions):

Newsfeed features

• See your Facebook wall directly in Skype.
• Update your Facebook status.
• Easily Like or comment on a friend’s status.
• Call your Facebook friends directly on their mobile or landline

Skype to Facebook IM features

• See Facebook friends in your Skype contact list.
• See when your Facebook friends are online.
• Instant message with your Facebook friends directly from Skype.

[lawrawrrr]

Facebook features on skype:

Newsfeed features

• See your Facebook wall directly in Skype.
• Update your Facebook status.
• Easily Like or comment on a friend’s status.
• Call your Facebook friends directly on their mobile or landline

Skype to Facebook IM features

• See Facebook friends in your Skype contact list.
• See when your Facebook friends are online.
• Instant message with your Facebook friends directly from Skype.

ok not being funny but why is facebook being integrated into everything? it's a DYING BRAND already.... this should have been done 4 years ago, not now -.-