We�re retiring versions 5.5 & 5.6

主題: We�re retiring versions 5.5 & 5.6 周日 3月 16, 2008 7:49 pm

As Yahoo! Messenger gets older (we�re up to version 9.0 now!), so too do some of the �vintage� versions that are still in use by a few people. In an effort to provide the best experience for our users and maintain high security standards, we will officially retire Yahoo! Messenger 5.5 and 5.6 on April 2, 2008. This means that if you are currently using one of those versions, you will no longer be able to sign in and use it after April 1.

If you are a 5.5 or 5.6 user, you have two options for continuing to use Yahoo! Messenger:

Option 1: Download the latest version for Windows
You can use Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 (info | download) or try the new Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 Beta (info | download). Both offer enhanced security as well as better protection from spam. Plus, you�ll be able to use more advanced features like voice calling, SMS, as well as the ability to add and IM with friends that use Windows Live Messenger.

Option 2: Use Yahoo! Messenger for the Web
If you can�t download and install one of the latest versions mentioned above, you can always sign in to Yahoo! Messenger for the Web from your web browser. No extra download or installation is required. With our web version, you can send IM�s as well as SMS text messages to your friend�s mobile phones for free. Our web version also includes anywhere archiving, allowing you to access your message history from any browser. Try it now at http://webmessenger.yahoo.com.

And most importantly, when you transition to one of the newer versions of Yahoo! Messenger, your friends list will stay with you. For more information on the retirement of Yahoo! Messenger 5.5 and 5.6, please visit http://messenger.yahoo.com/eol.

Sarah Bacon
Product Manager