Usually, mixing Microsoft’s and OS X’s doesn’t turn out well. Lets take a few examples; iTunes and Safari beautifully on OS X but unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired back on Windows, Microsoft Office runs beautifully averagely on Windows but unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired on OS X. The pattern doesn’t stop there and well… as you’d expect… Windows Live Messenger runs pretty well on Windows (if not a little cluttered) but leaves a lot to be desired on OS X.

First up, heres my advice to you, use iChat if you can.It runs beautifully on the Mac, looks beautiful on the Mac and just fits in. If this really isn’t an option, e.g. if your in a position such as mine where everyone uses Windows Live Messenger, then the solutions are going to be a lil’ bit uglier.

So lets take a look at Microsoft’s Port of Windows Live Messenger to Mac, dubbed Messenger for Mac.

Messenger for Mac

So have a look at that… yeah… now keep that image in your head while you click the link to read on.

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