MSN Groups
Introduction
MSN Groups is a site created by Microsoft. It allows you to create 'groups' and join them too. In order to create or join a group you need to be a registered member of the .NET service (free). People already using Hotmail may use their sign-in name for MSN Groups as well. With MSN Groups you can interact with people from all over the world and find other people who have similar interests to you.
Features
- Create custom web pages.
- Create message boards.
- Create documents folders.
- Create photo albums.
- Create a calendar (using MSN Hotmail's Calendar service)
- Create lists.
When you create a custom web page you can use some HTML. MSN limits some HTML from being used for your security. There are clickable buttons for background colours, text colours, tables, emoticons, fonts, paragraphs, text sizes and more.
Another cool feature is the message boards (forums). Members can post new messages using some HTML. When you create a message it is similar to creating a page except you cannot choose a background unless you are in a table.
Documents folders are handy for storing files such as Word documents and other file formats.
With MSN's photo upload tool it is easy to arrange your photos. You are allowed to host your images there as long as they do not breach the code of conduct.
Organising has never been easier because you can now use the Calendar feature which is in MSN Hotmail as well.
By creating a list you can use it as a 'links' page where members can add their own links or for reviews on books, movies etc.
Limitations
- 3 MB storage for non-paying members.
- Pages can only be a certain length/size.
- 299 message boards max.
- Pictures in messages 1 MB max.
- 10 attachments per message which total up to 1 MB or less.
- 100,000 messages max on message boards.
- Message board names must contain at least 1 character and no more than 16 characters.
- Message subjects must contain at least 1 character and no more than 80 characters.
History
- MSN Groups has previously been known as MSN Homepages and MSN Communities.
- Storage reduced to 3 MB from 10 MB.