soldier
06-19-2006, 06:56 PM
Microsoft's next-generation instant messaging program is scheduled to be publicly lanched tomorrow [ Tuesday ]. Windows live messenger, the upgrade to MSN Messenger is the first core application of Microsoft's new line of Windows Live software and services to be launched publicly.
A beta version of Windows Live Messenger was released in May with international PC-to-PC calls with full screen video capability.
The public version however adds Windows Live contacts which lets users set the system to alert them when any information about their contacts changes, like e-mail address and phone number.
Another new feature is Sharing Folders which allows a user to simply drag and drop a Word file or Photo onto the contact's name and it will go into the shared folder.
Windows Live Messenger competes with AOL's AIM, Yahoo Instant Messaging and Gmail Chat, which also offer various forms of PC-to-phone capabilities, including a free phone number from AOL. ComScore Networks ranks MSN Messenger third in number of unique visitors, behind AIM and Yahoo Messenger.
Microsoft's shift to Web-based services and software with Windows Live is an effort to create a larger ad-supported business, which could help it compete with the likes of Google. Many of the Windows Live services are re-branded MSN services, like Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Mail.
A beta version of Windows Live Messenger was released in May with international PC-to-PC calls with full screen video capability.
The public version however adds Windows Live contacts which lets users set the system to alert them when any information about their contacts changes, like e-mail address and phone number.
Another new feature is Sharing Folders which allows a user to simply drag and drop a Word file or Photo onto the contact's name and it will go into the shared folder.
Windows Live Messenger competes with AOL's AIM, Yahoo Instant Messaging and Gmail Chat, which also offer various forms of PC-to-phone capabilities, including a free phone number from AOL. ComScore Networks ranks MSN Messenger third in number of unique visitors, behind AIM and Yahoo Messenger.
Microsoft's shift to Web-based services and software with Windows Live is an effort to create a larger ad-supported business, which could help it compete with the likes of Google. Many of the Windows Live services are re-branded MSN services, like Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Mail.