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More about Messenger and Hotmail

Posted by Mike Henniger on Tue Feb 19, 2002 11:26:14 AM

In reply top Tell me more about Messenger and Hotmail posted by Christer on Tue Feb 19, 2002 11:10:41 AM

: It seems like I need an Hotmail account to be able to use
: Messenger. Can?t do with my "real" one, can I?

You need a Microsoft Passport account, which gives you the benefits of Hotmail and Messenger. I use Hotmail as my main account since it allows me to pick up email anyway. The junk mail service and custom filters in Hotmail work very well, so I don't worry about span.

: Can I leave this account unattended in other respects and
: use my "real" account for normal use?

Yes, but I think you might need to use your hotmail one a month (or every two) to ensure it remains active. So just send a email to yourself at another account.

: Maybe it?s wise to use the hotmail address when you don?t
: wish to disclose your "real" one!?

That works. But if you are worried about spam it's not a big deal. I set up a number of custom filters using key words I don't care to repeat, and it has been working very well.

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