MSN Chat

[Bendedknees]

Can anyone tell me if Microsoft OS logs chat conversations even though the flag in options is turned off?

[Simon]

Although I don't have any sources to back this up, Probably. I mean, they log all IE History, Outlook mail history, and other crap. Plus, with Windows Messenger it's becoming more and more "integrated" with Windows.

[KernelPanic]

If they really did wan't to hear what you and your college buddies are chatting about, which they probably don't, why would they log it locally when you are communicating through their server and using their protocol?

[Jenda]

Two words:

USE JABBER

[Simon]

I've always meant to use Jabber, but no one I know uses it. I generally use MSN because all my Classmate's and crap use it. Although I do have AIM and YIM accounts.

[Kintaro]

Solution: http://gaim.sf.net

[Simon]

I can't find a download of an OSX compatible version.

[Laukev7]

Solution.

BTW, iChat in 10.4 supports Jabber.

[Simon]

iChat supports Jabber? That makes things easier

Edit: Fire seems to close whenever I try to connect.

[Laukev7]

Yes, but only in Mac OS X 10.4. You'll have to get Tiger to get that feature.

[Simon]

Yeah, I've got Tiger. And Fire seems to be working now.

[M51DPS]

I used to have Fire, but Adium was much more stable for me. Plus, Adium uses libgaim, so it is almost like using the real gaim.... underneath... kinda... nevermind....

[Jenda]

Everyone I know uses ICQ or MSN. I still prefer Jabber, even if it had to be for moral reasons only.

[Bendedknees]

Thanks for the responses. I am aware of the many alternatives to MSN but my original question stands. Does the Windows operating system log chat history somewhere even though the archive feature is flagged to off.

[Jenda]

Now I honestly do not know that, but what I DO know is that, as many have repeatedly said before on these fora, this is not MS product support. Most people here are happy to help, as long as it involves removing at least one MS logo from someone's computer.

On the other hand, we cannot expect Microsoft to tell you the truth on that one...