Windows Messenger Architecture (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

1/6/2010

The Windows Messenger client application uses two possible server types:

• Real-time Communications (RTC)
  Enables you to communicate with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) clients. Uses the RTC Client API.
• .NET Messenger Service
  Enables you to communicate with contacts using a .NET Passport account. This service is also known as the MSN Messenger service.

The following illustration shows how these technologies are integrated in the Windows Messenger architecture.

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Concepts

Windows Messenger OS Design Development