Skype will replace Windows Live Messenger

It would seem the threat of Skype taking over the world is real, except in China.

 It's been confirmed that moving forward Skype and Messenger are to become one. The shift started with Skype 6.0 (Windows/Mac) as users have been able to log in using Microsoft account credentials since this latest release. Microsoft expects to retire Messenger worlwide in the first quarter of 2013, except for China where we assume Skype doesn't have a strong penetration.

With Skype taking over, Microsoft is touting more features for Messenger users including mobile support on iOS and Android, better video call features, Facebook integration and group calling.

I can still remember when I first signed up for MSN Messenger.  At the time I was using ICQ for personal messages and AIM for work.  Across both accounts I had friends all over the world and would chat all the time.  As time progressed I came to enjoy using MSN Messenger, so much in fact that I eventually abandoned all of my other accounts.

It would seem I'm not forced to change chat clients again with the promise of free computer to computer calling.

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