MSN Messenger

[Garden Manager]

Decided to try this out today. Have signed up to the new 'live' messanger service (upgraded Windows/MSN Messenger).

Not having used an instant mesage service before i am finding my feet a little and need a few tips, and would be interested to hear from anyone who uses this service on a regular basis

Firstly, I see IM s use email addreses, so in this case whats the advantage over ordinary email?

Secondly, i see forum sites such as A4All have a bit in the profile info to enter Instant messaging information. Can anyone tell me what i should put in this section to allow other forum members to send me an Im rather than email? I thought it was my email addy but i triedthis and it took me somewhere other than instant messaging, although i may have done something wrong. Could anyone set me right here please?

Thanks

[Garden Manager]

[MonsterMum]

I have been using messenger for quite some time.  The advantages, IMO, are that you can see if your contact is online then send them a message that will appear instantly on their computer screen, you can also 'nudge' them to let them know you have sent a message.  It's a bit like having a telephone conversation but without actually talking  :)

I have always set up the contacts using email addresses and don't know of any other way to do it

[davy1]

I think IMO is far better than contacting by e-mail as you can stay on a forum or site and read/type as well as having a conversation on IMO. Theres no having to open your e-mail box or deleting messages etc. Click on a contact SE if they are on line instant contact.If you don't want contact you can show of line ,away, busy etc. Far better i think.

[Garden Manager]

Ok Thanks , I think I have got the hang of it now.