MSN
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MSN (the Microsoft Network), is a web portal (a website used to enter the Internet.
[edit] The Website
It was launched on August 24, 1995 by Microsoft. The site was launched at around the same time as Windows 95. Through MSN, people can create an e-mail (electronic mail) account (using MSN Hotmail), a blog (using MSN Spaces), a group (using MSN Groups) and plenty more. It is now the #2 visited site in the world behind Yahoo!. Many people have come across this site in one way or another because it is the default main page for Internet Explorer.
[edit] MSN Messenger
MSN is also the name for MSN Messenger (Now called Windows Live Messenger). It is an instant messenger, which allows people to communicate through conversations over an internet connection. As well as conversations using text, this program also allows voice and video conversations. Messages are sent and received very quickly from around the globe. Its current messenger client is Windows Live Messenger.