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 ActiveBuddy patent

dwergs says ( 16 Aug 2002 ):

ActiveBuddy, the New York-based company of SmarterChild fame, has won a patent case, covering the full rights over "the method and system for interactively responding to instant messaging requests". The company said it would move swiftly to enforce the patent, a move that is sure to create a brouhaha in the bot developer space. I wonder how on earth they are gonna succeed at that... [Source: InternetNews.com]

 Polygamy DLL

kutforum says ( 16 Aug 2002 ):

ElectroPhreak has just released a Polygamy DLL for MSN Messenger 3 and 4, it can be downloaded here instruction for it's use are available here. This DLL allows developers to add a Polygamy Patch function to their projects

 Chinese Spy v3

dwergs says ( 16 Aug 2002 ):

Due to the succes of the previous version, SpyBoy is releasing Elite Spyz v3, the ultimate spy tool for MSN Messenger (and Internet in general). Double O Sevens, check it out here!

 Message Scrollers

dwergs says ( 16 Aug 2002 ):

Maybe you've seen MSNScroller by grotesmurf a few days ago on MSNFanatic.com. It's a little add-on that scrolls all incoming messages at the top of your screen. I've upped it here. It reminded me of another, rather old add-on called Message Scroller by Cramon (last updated in October 2001!). In addition, that one also shows sign in & leave messages. Download here.

 download host

dwergs says ( 16 Aug 2002 ):

Thanks to all the people who shared with me their experiences with hosts. I'm currently reviewing and comparing the suggested plans, so we can continue to offer you the latest kick-ass downloads!

 Messenger Mania

dwergs says ( 13 Aug 2002 ):

New buddy annoyer: Messenger MAniA is an automatic status-rotator that will probably get you kicked off many contact lists ;) Thanks Tramp for submitting it. Download here.

 BuddyScript Server Limited Edition

dwergs says ( 13 Aug 2002 ):

ActiveBuddy Inc, is now offering Bot hobbyists a low cost way to publish their own interactive agent created with the free BuddyScript SDK. The BuddyScript Server Limited Edition plan allows 500 user sessions per month at the price of a $199 one-time license fee. For more info, click here. 500 user sessions isn't much, especially if you ask me to promote your bot on Mess.be, but it should be enough for personal use. Then again, there are rather good MSN bot creators, like Intellibot 5.0, available for free on Mess.be.

 PRIMUS Telecommunications To Provide Voice-Over-Internet Protocol Services For Microsoft Messenger Service Customers

dwergs says ( 13 Aug 2002 ):

PRIMUS Telecommunications Group Inc., today announced it has entered into an agreement with Microsoft Corporation to provide Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) services for MSN Messenger. "Users may now choose PRIMUS as their carrier for PC-to-phone service to communicate with friends, family, colleagues and co-workers. Marketed by PRIMUS as "PrimusTalk™," once a user has logged into MSN Messenger Service, calls can be made by clicking on the "Make a Phone Call" link. A phone dialer will appear where a call can be made to any number -- national, international or mobile." (Source: Primus Inc.)

 Survey last call

dwergs says ( 12 Aug 2002 ):

If you haven't completed the academic survey about Instant Messaging yet, please do so, because it's about to close. It only takes 10 to 20 minutes and you can choose between a Dutch or English version: - English survey version - Nederlandstalige vragenlijst (Dutch) Thanks in advance.

 nickname tips

dwergs says ( 12 Aug 2002 ):

Some Nickname Tips 'n Tricks were added tnx to vera, Piet and DenC. I've also added a simple underlined nickname tool while I was at it. You can find the updated page here.

 Winner's Reaction to Roland Garros Compo

dwergs says ( 12 Aug 2002 ):

Remember a month ago, when a Mess.be visitor won a Peugeot 206 by clicking a link on this site and registering? Here's an official, yet anonymous statement by the winner: "Thanks for pushing me to do the compo Dwergs, while the only thing i can think of is HB ownz Roland Garros...... Special thanks to: Dwergs ."

 EliteSpy

dwergs says ( 12 Aug 2002 ):

EliteSpy by SpyBoy is a useful add-on for MSN Messenger (and beyond). I won't go into details on this one, but let's just say it "spies on interesting stuff", thanks to various options like an integrated Netstat. Check it out.

 New Mess.be Buttons

dwergs says ( 11 Aug 2002 ):

You peeps keep sending me delicious mess.be buttons! Lots of thanks to Angie (11 years old!), MSN Community, Levi Net, Friezzze, Fu®y14 (4 buttons!), Mossy, Goberdini and Kill3rklown (flash button)! Wanna link to mess.be with style? Make your pick here.

 About the forum

dwergs says ( 11 Aug 2002 ):

The Mess.be forums are in a state of alpha testing. To all the people who are already experiencing withdrawals, please note that the staff at BBnet are working hard to get the forums up early next week.

 MSN Messenger Build 5.0.340

dwergs says ( 11 Aug 2002 ):

MSN Messenger Build 5.0.340 hits the net. Get it @ FileConnect.net. You don't need a patch to log in with this one, but if you are having problems running this build stick to an official release of MSN Messenger. Tnx to Grim Reaper for putting me onto this. UPDATE: Thanks to AJH, here is another download mirror (EXE pre-patched by pHaez, installer and registry values fixed by Ibi).

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