Hotmail messenger server

You're referring to the Microsoft Messenger Server, also known as MSN Messenger Server or Hotmail Messenger Server.

The Microsoft Messenger Server was a proprietary instant messaging (IM) server developed by Microsoft, which was used to power the MSN Messenger service. The server was designed to handle the communication between MSN Messenger clients and the MSN Messenger network.

Here are some key features of the Microsoft Messenger Server:

  1. Instant Messaging: The server enabled real-time text-based conversations between users, allowing them to send and receive messages, files, and multimedia content.
  2. User Authentication: The server authenticated users using their MSN Messenger accounts, ensuring that only authorized users could access the service.
  3. Message Routing: The server routed messages between users, ensuring that messages were delivered efficiently and reliably.
  4. Presence Information: The server maintained presence information for each user, indicating their availability (e.g., online, offline, busy, or away).
  5. File Transfer: The server enabled file transfers between users, allowing them to share files and documents.
  6. Voice and Video Chat: The server supported voice and video chat capabilities, enabling users to engage in real-time voice and video conversations.

The Microsoft Messenger Server was widely used in the early 2000s, but it was eventually replaced by Microsoft's Live Messenger service, which was later rebranded as Skype. The server was discontinued in 2013, and Microsoft focused on developing Skype as its primary instant messaging and video conferencing platform.

If you're looking for a similar solution, you may want to consider alternative instant messaging servers, such as:

  1. Openfire (formerly Wildfire): An open-source IM server that supports XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol).
  2. ejabberd: A popular open-source XMPP server that supports instant messaging, presence, and other features.
  3. Miranda IM: A free, open-source IM client that supports multiple protocols, including MSN Messenger.

Keep in mind that these alternatives may not offer the same level of integration with MSN Messenger or Hotmail as the original Microsoft Messenger Server.