In a landmark deal of its kind, arch rivals Yahoo & Windows(MSN) Messenger have joined hands... The move is aimed to stymie Google's (G-Talk) rapid inroads into IM space.Is that what they call Mail Merge?
For the layperson, this BETA version allows Yahoo and MSN Internet Messenger(IM) users to chat with each other across both networks. This means the users need not have 2 IDs and 2 softwares to chat with users of respective IMs anymore. Together both these IMs would dominate in Indian Web by getting lions share of more than 70%.
"Interoperability between these two IMs will give users the ability to exchange instant messages, see contacts online, file sharing upto 1MB (on Yahoo Messenger), share select emoticons and connect with a global community of friends through one safe and secure IM experience," says George Zacharias, MD of Yahoo India.
For the layperson, this BETA version allows Yahoo and MSN Internet Messenger(IM) users to chat with each other across both networks. This means the users need not have 2 IDs and 2 softwares to chat with users of respective IMs anymore. Together both these IMs would dominate in Indian Web by getting lions share of more than 70%.
"Interoperability between these two IMs will give users the ability to exchange instant messages, see contacts online, file sharing upto 1MB (on Yahoo Messenger), share select emoticons and connect with a global community of friends through one safe and secure IM experience," says George Zacharias, MD of Yahoo India.
Bless you, Competition.
Whats on your mind G?
5 comments:
Its the age of inorganic growth through mergers.. Whether its Mittal buying out all the steel companies in the world or Indian companies joining hands like VSNL and Tatas .. As far as the consumer benefits.. I am all for it..
ps. You seem to be a tech person.. While I am into stock broking.. This is a subject of interest to both..
Techie person..not exactly, but use IMs a lot just like other..
But I have techie fello bloggers who keep me posted (pun intended!)
Talking of technology.. I bought this new cell phone Nokia N80.. It has phenomenal web browsing capabilities.. I am typing this comment using my cell phone.. Its high time that they get a palm.. A blackberry and a good quality cell phone all in one which should fit in a shirt pocket
So u got N80? Have never used that brand, cos Ive always been Sony\'s Mony! GPRS and IM thru ur cell never make me feel out of place. My dream is to own a blackberry and do *work* while traveling..Actually saw someone show off and guess the demonstation had its demon! effect..
I have a blackberry too..My job demands it.. But can access only my official email on it ..
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