# Introduction
Welcome to yellows' MSNP wiki - "we actually have documentation"

Why not visit the [Command Table](command-table.md)?

# Protocol Versions

* [CVR0](versions/cvr0.md)
* [MSNP2](versions/msnp2.md)
* [MSNP3](versions/msnp3.md)
* [MSNP4](versions/msnp4.md)
* [MSNP5](versions/msnp5.md)
* [MSNP6](versions/msnp6.md)
* [MSNP7](versions/msnp7.md)
* [MSNP8](versions/msnp8.md)
* [MSNP9](versions/msnp9.md)
* [MSNP10](versions/msnp10.md)
* [MSNP11](versions/msnp11.md)
* [MSNP12](versions/msnp12.md)

More is to come soon! Hopefully!

# Wanted Information
* MSNP6: What makes the "Account must be verified before using the service" dialog show up?
* MSNP6: Does it really acknoledge the account verified bit? I couldn't get the toast to show up in Client Version 3.6.003x.
* MSNP8: Did FND exist? Rumors said it did shortly before it got killed in all protocols.

# Common Terms
* Official Client: MSN Messenger (Service) or Windows Live Messenger.
* Client Version: relevant Official Client version.
* MSNP: Mobile Status Notification Protocol, or whatever acronym you like. Runs over TCP via port 1863.
* ABCH: Address Book Clearing House
* Messenger Config: A file used by Client Version 6.0 and higher that specifies some data for the Official Client.
* `svcs.microsoft.com`: Usually a grab-bag of random XML files or services used for clients older than Client Version 6.0.
* Protocol Split: A MSNP version that usually defines a point of no return.
* PP14: Passport SSI Version 1.4.
* PP30: Passport over SOAP ala Client Version 7.5+.
* SOAP: Simple Object Access Protocol, A wrapper over XML. That's the kindest thing I can write about it.
* Passport: The Authentication Server and/or Protocol.
* Undefined Behavour: An intentional blank left in the documentation, basically as a "I am not responsible for what this does to your client or server" warning.

# Where do I find or edit these page's source?
The git repo is avaliable at <https://git.kevinthe.horse/yellows111/msnp-wiki>.

You can submit changes to me via any avaliable contact method as a e-mail merge request, like those made with [`git format-patch`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-format-patch).