File:MSN Messenger logo.png

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Non-free media information and use rationale true for Windows Live Messenger
Description	Logo of MSN Messenger.
Source	Copied from Microsoft web site, and intellectual property owned by Microsoft.
Article	Windows Live Messenger
Portion used	Whole logo used to avoid misrepresenting brand image.
Low resolution?	Logo was selected in order to maintain the quality intended, without being unnecessarily high resolution.
Purpose of use	Identification and critical commentary in the MSN Messenger article, a subject of public interest. The logo confirms to readers they have reached the correct article, and illustrates the intended branding message.
Replaceable?	Logo is protected by copyright and trademark, therefore a free use alternative won't exist.
Other information	Use in accordance with logo guideline.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Windows Live Messenger//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MSN_Messenger_logo.pngtrue

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current	21:21, 5 February 2012		352 × 70 (16 KB)	Cloudbound (talk \| contribs)	transparent

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Horizontal resolution	28.35 dpc
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File change date and time	21:21, 5 February 2012