MSN Messenger's Popularity Now Declining Earlier this year MSN Messenger was reportedly handling more instant messages than any other service. However, its popularity has been declining as people make more use of Skype, recently acquired by Microsoft. One reason for this trend may be that people who enjoy using Skype for their video and audio calls also prefer to use one application for all their live communication.

Skype Deal Doomed Microsoft Messenger Microsoft bought Skype last year for *8.5 billion, and now seems to have concluded that there is no point maintaining and promoting two rival services. To ease the transition from MSN Messenger to Skype, Microsoft has now published clear instructions. First, users need to download and install the Skype application. Next, select the option to sign in using a Microsoft account. Third, create a new Skype account and, fourth, merge in your details from Messenger, including your list of contacts. Some customers are unhappy with the move. Many have complained they enjoyed having Messenger as a back- up in case Skype services were unavailable. Nevertheless, Messenger will stop working in the first quarter of 2013. The only exception to this forced transition: China.

Skype rules

yeah. Some what i used long time ago. Must get skype someday

dnt like skype every time ive gone to get it its been virused and then they want us to pay to use it and i refuse to do that

Shot down

Skype is not free either

I really dont like Skype to be fair.

Didn't like Skype... its bulky.