Most of the beginers who install ubuntu linux wants to install MSN messenger as MSN messenger is a well know Messaging client.I have already posted about synaptic package manager in Ubuntu.Synaptic package manager gives us the ease to install apps in just one click.Also check out my post How to install VLC media player in Ubuntu Linux.

Although Microsoft hasn’t introduced MSN Messenger for Ubuntu or for any other distro of LInux but there is a Clone aMSN Available for MSN messenger for all linux distros.aMSN is a free open source MSN Messenger clone, with features such as:

* Offline Messaging
* Voice Clips
* Display pictures
* Custom emoticons
* Multi-language support (around 40 languages currently supported)
* Webcam support
* Sign in to more than one account at once
* Full-speed File transfers
* Group support
* Normal, and animated emoticons with sounds
* Chat logs
* Timestamping
* Event alarms
* Conferencing support
* Tabbed chat windows

To Install aMSN in Ubuntu

Go to  > System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manger.

It will ask for password enter the password you have set while installing ubuntu.This is the password with administrative Privileges.

Now as the Synaptic Package Manger is opened click on search button.

Enter aMSN in the search box and click on search button.

In the search result you can see aMSN in the list right click on it and select mark for installation and click Apply.

Ubuntu will download some files from internet and then installation will be done in some seconds or minutes depending on your internet connection.

When every thing is done close the Synaptic Package Manger.Now aMSN will be available in applications > Internet > aMSN

Microsoft has released the latest beta version of Windows Live Messenger 2009 Beta with some cool new features as compare to the previous releases of Windows Live Messenger.Look of Windows Live Messenger 2009 Beta is also much better so the interface.

New Features in Windows Live Messenger 2009 Beta

# User interface has been updated, including the toasts
# SkyDrive officially replaces sharing folders feature (Actions > View your online files)
# Expanded What’s new area shows more details (eg. complete Tweets, added pictures, etc.) and Post a note has been updated for some items
# Webcam snapshot has been renamed to Webcam Picture
# Tile with moods has been renamed to Dynamic Picture
# Modify moods, videos and/or pictures of previously made Dynamic Pictures
# Change scene option added to status dropdown list
# More default Scenes
# Updated and new static/animated display pictures featuring the Messenger buddy, Morty and Daisy
# Windows 7 Jumplists
# Updated from contacts
# Send SMS Messages
# Share Photos

Download :  Windows Live Messenger 2009 Beta