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Story: AOL shuts Windows security hole

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I think there is some confusion here as to what exaclty has been tunred off. AOL has turned off Windows Messenger which is an integral part of the operatign system used to let corporate networks do their stuff etc. etc.

There is however, another Windows Messenger which is the instant messenging program comonly used by teenagers to chat to their friends. Windows Messenger here is the bare bones version included in the operating system but MSN Messenger does exactly the same thiing as windows messenger (ie. instant messenging between frinds) but with added features such as display pictures etc. etc.

SO Windows Messenger (Business Networking thingy) has been turned off by AOL because it is a security threat and is never used by most home users anyway. But Windows Messenger (Instant Messanging client) is still functioning as it is not a threat and used by millions of home users. As is MSN Messenger which works in exactly the same way but with added features.

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