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Re: Whatsapp on the PC, a great idea.

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From: thi...@ddress.is.invalid (Frank Slootweg)
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Subject: Re: Whatsapp on the PC, a great idea.
Date: 2 Feb 2024 15:28:31 GMT
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by: Frank Slootweg - Fri, 2 Feb 2024 15:28 UTC

micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> wrote:
> I thought I was installing Whatsapp on my PC just because that one
> airline insisted on my using it, but it turns out it's a really good
> thing.
>
> I pinned it to the taskbar, and now it shows a badge when I've gotten a
> whatsapp message. And it shows the text of the text message that was
> left. This should be good for everyone but it is especially good for
> me, because I only turn the cellphone on when I leave the house, and not
> always even then. (It probably required the phone to be on at one
> point to transfer the text messages.)
>
> And I presume I'll be able to use the mike and the speakers of the PC to
> make whatsapp calls.
>
> Installation on the PC is not straightforward compared to installing
> other PC programs, but you guys can figure it out.
>
> Thanks again, Frank.

You're welcome.

I fixed your typo 'comp.mobile.andrroid' (double-r), so this response
goes to the correct group. We wouldn't want our Swiss friend to miss
your praise of WhatsApp, would we now!? :-)

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Re: Whatsapp on the PC, a great idea.	Frank Slootweg