Wink (animated file) explained

Winks are Flash-based animated files that appear in Windows Live Messenger.[1] When a user sends a Wink to a friend, the animation file is transferred over the Internet and is displayed on the recipient's computer screen.[2] Microsoft provides some Winks for free with Windows Live Messenger and also links to third party websites where other Winks can be purchased.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Fehily, Chris. Microsoft Windows Vista: Visual QuickStart Guide. Peachpit Press. 2010. 9780132089463. 505.
  2. Book: Johnson, Steve. Microsoft Windows 7: Illustrated Complete. Cengage Learning. 2010. 9781133008576. 200.
  3. Web site: Windows Live Messenger. www.microsoft.com. 2017-06-24.