The end of MSN Passport?


Some information passed to me via email earlier on, suggests that within the first half of 2006, MSN Passport may be completly removed, replacing it a new version of “something” which will handle everyone’s current Passport details. At the moment, it is unconfirmed and cannot be verified yet, but I will certainly keep on top of this and find out as soon as I can.
I think by the time that Windows Live Mail (formerly Hotmail) is released, the new Passport-style-engine will be ready to use, however this is totally unconfirmed. Only a year or so ago, Passport 11 was released of which is at it is now; new interface, new Account Settings, many more options etc.
Posted in Windows Live | 4 Comments »
December 12th, 2005 at 4:02 pm
I do hope it is removed for good… It brings nothing but problems, especially if you want to login using two differents accounts to a website which uses .Net Passport… 🙁
December 12th, 2005 at 4:59 pm
I Agree with the 2 different account at the same time. I loathe how its tied in with messenger some times.
I bet the new system wont let you do that though andre 😛
December 12th, 2005 at 6:21 pm
Remember folks 😉 it’s only an unconfirmed report – but as soon as I get more info. from my contact at MSFT I’ll definately let you lot know. All I know, is that this new system is “being thoroughly thought through” (th th th!!) and “may or may not be implimented for certain customers” – might only apply to MSN Premium customers… but then again, you actually have to login to Passport before you access the premium stuff… who knows! 🙂
December 13th, 2005 at 1:40 am
Ha ha ha Very good point!
And Woah Zack, You and your Contacts 😛 :-#