aMSN

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aMSN

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aMSN in KDE / Baghira on Gentoo Linux
aMSN in KDE / Baghira on Gentoo Linux
Basic data

developer aMSN team
Current  version 0.98.9
(May 25, 2012)
operating system Unix-like ( Linux , Mac OS X , BSD , ...), Windows
programming language Tcl
category Instant messenger
License GPL ( Free Software )
German speaking Yes
www.amsn-project.net

AMSN is the MSN Messenger modeled free software that makes it possible, in the MSN Messenger network to connect and to chat about it with other people.

history

On May 22, 2002, Alvaro Iradier published the first aMSN version, the source code of which was based on the ccmsn project . ccmsn had only rudimentary support for conversations within the MSN network, which is why Iradier decided to expand the project on his own. One of his main goals was to come as close as possible to the operation and appearance of the MSN Messenger. Thus, those who change should have it as easy as possible to find their way around this program.

After several successful publications of their joint commitment, Didimo E. Grimaldo decided to leave as a developer due to other urgent tasks and lack of time. ccMSN / aMSN was actually the last of several free open source projects that Didimo was working on.

Later other developers, such as Philippe G. Khalaf and later Younes Alaoui, joined the project. Today, thanks to the efforts and help of a growing number of developers, translators and designers, the project continues.

aMSN is known for being quick to implement most of the features of the official client and is often the only third-party client that fully supports them. For example, it's the only client that supports video conferencing on Mac. It has been reviewed by many software-specialized websites. Its publications have appeared on several well-known blogs, and the developers have been interviewed, and it has even appeared in some TV series internationally.

Functions

aMSN emulates most of the functions contained in MSN Messenger, but also offers missing ones.

Functions simulated by MSN Messenger

  • Show user pictures
  • Custom emoticons
  • Webcam support
  • File transfers
  • Arrange the contacts in groups
  • Chat logs
  • Conference support
  • Delivery of messages to users who are not logged in
  • Audio conversations (apparently not yet implemented in version 0.96, according to the official aMSN FAQ)
  • Video transmission
  • Draw messages
  • Rrring function (request the other person's attention)
  • Audio / video transmission at the same time

Additional functions

  • Log into multiple user accounts at once
  • Several conversations within one window, separated by tabs
  • Support for plugins
  • Alarm in the event of various actions by a user
  • Formatting of the messages with the help of TeX
  • Ability to customize every aspect of the interface
  • Save webcam sessions
  • Save other user pictures

Missing functions

  • Support for MSN games
  • MSN Spaces support
  • Share folder

Web links

Commons : AMSN  - album with pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ aMSN . In: Softonic . ( softonic.com [accessed April 25, 2018]).
  2. ↑ Ovidiu Stefan: aMSN Review . In: softpedia . ( softpedia.com [accessed April 25, 2018]).
  3. ↑ 6 Alternative Chat Applications for MSN on Mac OS X . In: MakeUseOf . ( makeuseof.com [accessed April 25, 2018]).
  4. ↑ New version of aMSN is available with new features | Unixmen. September 26, 2011, accessed April 25, 2018 .
  5. ↑ aMSN una alternativa gratuita para el Msn Messenger . In: Geekets . November 25, 2009 ( geekets.com [accessed April 25, 2018]).
  6. ↑ aMSN 0.95 Released - Slashdot. Retrieved April 25, 2018 .
  7. ↑ aMSN 0.95 released after more than a year . In: TechSpot . ( techspot.com [accessed April 25, 2018]).
  8. ↑ OSNews Staff: Interview: Alvaro J. Iradier, AMSN Founder and Lead Developer. Retrieved April 25, 2018 .
  9. ↑ aMSN - for all platforms - ITavisen. October 3, 2011, accessed April 25, 2018 .