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To: Alan Buckley who wrote (27227)	7/23/1999 9:22:00 PM
From: Alan Buckley	Respond to of 74651

Wow, this is getting interesting. Look at this line from the link below: "AOL introduced a quick hack into AIM to prevent its inter-operability with Microsoft's messenger service." Talk about a double standard! If MSFT put something in one of their products specifically to hamper AOL software there would be whining, outrage, and lawsuits flying. What in the world is AOL thinking? Certainly not about empowering their customers... ------- CNN: Microsoft instant messenging app sparks code war cnn.com Like AOL Instant Messenger, or AIM, MSN Messenger Service tells computer users when their MSN friends, family and colleagues are online or when they've received e-mail through Microsoft's Web-based Hotmail e-mail service and enables them to exchange online messages. But unlike AIM, Microsoft's messenger is designed to delve into the competition's client base - specifically AIM - and threatens to overtake it with the interoperability that AIM lacks. AOL officials have cried foul and charged the software giant with a move that is akin to hacking. Microsoft denies it hijacked anything. "We basically used standard development procedures with their product to get that to integrate with ours," says lead product manager Deanna Sanford. "We relied on lots of testing and trial and error. We're pleased that we're able to provide this benefit that consumers have been asking for." AOL failed to return telephone calls Friday seeking comment. Within a day of MSN Messenger's release, some of those who downloaded the service found their access to AIM users was blocked. Sanford says AOL introduced a quick hack into AIM to prevent its interoperability with Microsoft's messenger service. No problem. Within a day, Microsoft sent a return volley, posting a new version of MSN Messenger that can hop the barrier supposedly erected by AOL. Sanford said a patch for MSN Messenger users who have already downloaded a copy of the product would be posted by late Friday. +