Microsoft to pull plug on free MSN chat
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
Microsoft is pulling the plug on its free chat service in all but four countries, the company revealed on Tuesday. Citing a rise in spam and offensive material, the company plans to eliminates its chat services completely in 28 countries, while restricting access to the chat groups in the U.S. The changes will take place, effective Oct. 14, when MSN's chat services will be suspended in most countries, including Spain, France, and Mexico, a Microsoft spokeswoman confirmed.