networking (MSN)
Microsoft's
ISP and online content service, launched in October 1996. Not to be confused with
Microsoft Networking.
MSN was originally based on custom software and protocols, however Microsoft saw the error of their ways and adopted Internet standards. MSN now provides standard
WWW and
email facilities, albeit with Microsoft's
Internet Explorer web-browser and the Outlook Express email software.
The service also provides "Community Services" including
newsgroups,
forums, and
chat.
(https://msn.com/).
(1998-08-11)