What happened MSN Chat?

What happened MSN Chat?

MSN Messenger ends its chat service after 14 years, shifts users to Skype. Microsoft yesterday terminated MSN Messenger, its 14-year-old instant chat service, around the world except for China. MSN Messenger users can access Skype with the same user ID. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for US$8.5 billion.

Why did MSN Messenger die?

What happened with msn Messenger? Msn Messenger was not able to survive so many changes and lost users quickly, until Microsoft decided to replace it with Skype, announcing its final closure on October 31, 2014 (it's time for Msn Messenger fans to cry).

Does Instant Messenger still exist?

AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down after 20 years. The pioneering chat app that taught us to text is pulling the plug. On December 15th, AOL Instant Messenger will shut down after running since 1997. … Now AIM's official MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps are being pulled off life support.