MSN Messenger Force uses the MSN Messenger protocol
for core Instant Messaging and Presence functionality.
The MSN Messenger Service tells you when your family
and friends are online so that you can send instant
messages to them in real time. MSN Messenger Force for
Windows powered Pocket PCs allows users to be notified
when their contacts come online so that they can
communicate with them via short text messages. A
new 'Scribble' feature allows users to also send
drawings and sketches as instant messages, adding a
new dimension to instant messaging. This version
additionally includes support for GPRS, Wireless LAN
(IEEE 802.11) and Ethernet cards.
Features:
Authenticated User Logon - Users log in using their
unique Hotmail, MSN or Passport ID and password.
Presence information - As soon as users log-in to the
MSN Messenger Service they are notified of the
presence status of their contacts.
Contact List management - Users can add to or delete
from their contact list using their
Hotmail/MSN/Passport ID.
Online status - Users can change their online status
to Busy, Away From Computer, Out To Lunch, On The
Phone, Be Right Back and Invisible modes.
Asynchronous and real-time messages and notifications -
If members of the users contact list sends a message
to the user or change their online status, the user
receives asynchronous and real-time notifications.
Access permissions - Users can configure their access
permissions, to restrict the ability of other users to
view their online status and send instant messages to
the user.
Text messaging - Users can send lightweight text
messages to their online contacts in real-time.
Real-time conversation with multiple users - Users can
invite other online contacts in the MSN Messenger
Service to engage in a session, where they can send
text adn scribble instant messages to each other.
Scribble - Users can send drawings/sketches in
addition to text messages in an instant messaging
session to add a completely new dimension to the
conversation.
Connectivity - Supports Ethernet, Wireless LAN (IEEE
802.11) card and GPRS connections.
Proxy - Includes SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 support to connect
through firewalls.