TABLE OF CONTENTS Those of us who were early adapters as it were might remember that with the introduction of Live Communications Server (LCS) 2003, the default client was Windows Messenger 5.1. This client was sufficient for the first LCS release, and even for some users who needed no added functionality in LCS 2005. For those who wanted to be able to do more than send instant messages (IMs), share files, and use whiteboards, Microsoft released Office Communicator 2005 shortly after it released LCS 2005. With its enhancements to voice and video along with enrichments to the user interface, the roadmap for future clients was under way. This journey brings us to the newest client offering to go along with the newest LCS offering, Microsoft Office Communicator (MOC) 2007. So, it seems only right that we begin with an overview and discover just what has been added to this release.
With the advent of Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 it would naturally make sense to introduce a new client as well. That is what Microsoft has done with the release of MOC 2007. Building on the already existing Office Communicator 2005, MOC 2007 takes greater advantage of the newest features of OCS 2007 and enhances the end-user experience. And building on the focus of unified communications along with a collaborative work environment, Microsoft has made those attributes the core of this newest client. As we review what s new, we will break down the improvements to MOC 2007...
