It is now possible for users who cannot download MSN Messenger or who want to use it from their mobile device, to get connected online through a browser-based messaging program. The advantages of this lie in the fact that you can use it from anyplace, particularly from public computers, on low disk drives and computer systems that do not bear compatibility with the messenger MSN messenger program.

Here are a few addresses where you can get this service for free:

* Microsoft official website (for MSN and Yahoo! Subscribers)
o http://webmessenger.msn.com/
* An alternative website for MSN and Yahoo! subscribers
o http://www.msn2go.com/
* An alternative website for MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, Gtalk and Myspace subscribers.
o http://www.ebuddy.com
* This website can be used by MSN, Yahoo, AIM (AOL), GoogleTalk, ICQ and Jabber subscribers
o http://www.meebo.com/
* This website can be used by MSN, Yahoo and AIM subscribers
o http://www.messengerfx.com/

To login to messenger, enter your account name and password. As the program will not be installed, some features will not be present through this service. For example, winks, games and pc to pc calls are not available unless the program is installed.