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| zizou |
 Posted: Mar 01, 2006 7:06 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 423
Location: 6 feet under
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Hie guys!
Has anyone heard of this new Messenger from MSN? Its called Windows Live Messenger. Its been out for quite some time already, but still in beta. Its a little hard for everyone to get a hold of this, since it is by invitation only. One of my friend sent me an invitation, so I decided to use it when I got myself a new system.
First impression of it is that its a little 'pale' compared to the normal Messenger. What I mean is that the whole concept is in green! And it is also a little hard to see who is online and who is not, as the same color will be used on the contacts. There are a few things that I like about it though, and its their new offline messages. This baby is really cool, and it immediately brings me back to my ICQ days lol. There's also dynamic backgrounds for your conversation window, and so far, I like what I see.
Today when I signed in to MSN, they prompted me that there's a new version of Windows Live Messenger Beta, and I have to download it in order to proceed. So I downloaded it, and I really really love this baby now. Its lots better than the previous Beta version, Its something like what we're used to, but with added features.
The reason why they are calling it Windows Live Messenger is because Microsoft is gonna change the whole 'MSN' concept soon. Do check out http://www.live.com
This is like, Microsoft's new 'upgrade'. Soon, there will no longer be Hotmail. Its gonna be changed to Live. You guys can take a look at it, and play around with it. You can also sign up for the Windows Live mail, and get about 2GB of space, if Im not mistaken. Its only available at certain places (so far), like USA, Australia, and others. But they said that it will be available in other areas soon. Not sure on how soon though (^^;
So yea, Im done with my review of MSN Messenger Live. If you guys wanna try to use it, let me know. I think I still have like, 2 invites left lol. First come first served! So be quick 
Take care guys ^^ |
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| depressant |
| Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:02 am |
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ネコに風船
Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Posts: 507
Location: Malaysia
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erm... i think i can understand your descriptions.. haha!
first come first serve basis? i think i'm interested in it... |
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| kaorumorite |
| Posted: Mar 01, 2006 12:27 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 22 Aug 2005
Posts: 455
Location: In a Box
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new offline messages.
I have wanted that...
It sounds really cool but i think i can wait to try it.. but im looking forward to it!! |
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| kawai-no |
| Posted: Mar 01, 2006 2:16 pm |
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Planetarium
Joined: 11 Nov 2005
Posts: 655
Location: Finrando
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Its a beta well
I havent heard of this new MSN messenger live.
But it sounds thoug that much interesting that i might check it out someday. |
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| caffeinated |
| Posted: Mar 01, 2006 8:08 pm |
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クムリウタ
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Vancouver, CA.
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Umm I've been using this for quite a while now. I got my invite at first from Mirosoft. I've got a bunch of invites now. I'm glad to see that things only gets better with each beta update.  I love how now you have more ways to organize your contacts (personal information, subscribe to changes, notes, etc.) I really like the new interface too.  They also improved ways to organize tags, which now can easily be removed. One of the new activities, Music Mix, let's you share a playlist with your friend. I love this feature. It's really fun to listen to music with someone else. Each person can add their own music to share and listen to together.
I've noticed a new clitches/bugs here and there though. Hope they will fix those soon. |
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| kaorumorite |
| Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:54 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 22 Aug 2005
Posts: 455
Location: In a Box
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caffeinated wrote: They also improved ways to organize tags, which now can easily be removed
What do you mean by that??
caffeinated wrote: Each person can add their own music to share and listen to together.
WOW!! that songs so fun!! Im really getting excited now! |
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| caffeinated |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 8:58 am |
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クムリウタ
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Vancouver, CA.
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Oops, stupid typo. xD;; I meant the way to organize tabs, at the side. I hate them, and now they can be easily removed. xD;
The music mix thing is really fun~ 3 I introduced Ai to quite a few people using this. x333 |
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| kaorumorite |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 10:37 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 22 Aug 2005
Posts: 455
Location: In a Box
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| Oh.. that could be done in msn 6... actualy^_^ |
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| zizou |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 11:59 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 423
Location: 6 feet under
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so, depressant and kaorumorite is interested in it?
do PM me your emails, and i'll send the invites
and depressant, you're right, its first come first served lol
but caffeinated can send some invites too
but its up to her/him tho (i seriously dun know if ur a guy or a girl ^^;....so sorry!)
caffeinated, i think the new updated beta version is more stable than the last one, dun u think?
and about the music sharing thingie, how do you do it? lol
i cant seem to find that function ^^; |
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| broken::dreams |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 12:12 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 26 Jun 2005
Posts: 497
Location: New York
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hm, I'm guessing this will be Windows-only, and if there IS a Mac version it'll be pretty underdeveloped, just like the current MSN for MAC which SUCKS ON ROTTEN LOLLIPOPS. But, I guess this is interesting. Microsoft is trying to change a lot of things, but I think that Gates should be focusing on improving those boxes he calls computers rather than a new version of chat which will freeze after a couple of uses anyways. But, cool to all you who are beta-testing it. Sounds better than the old MSN for now.
So, no más hotmail??? So those of us who already have a hotmail account will have to make a new account with Live, or will they just change/redirect our mail to blahblahblahblah@live.com?? I click the link above and it doesn't have anything on the webpage  |
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| kaorumorite |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 1:40 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 22 Aug 2005
Posts: 455
Location: In a Box
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zizou wrote: and about the music sharing thingie, how do you do it? lol
i cant seem to find that function ^^;
well i dont need it.. im fine with msn how it is for now^_^ im to lazy to bother... |
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| caffeinated |
| Posted: Mar 02, 2006 5:14 pm |
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クムリウタ
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Vancouver, CA.
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zizou wrote: (i seriously dun know if ur a guy or a girl ^^;....so sorry!)
caffeinated, i think the new updated beta version is more stable than the last one, dun u think?
and about the music sharing thingie, how do you do it? lol
i cant seem to find that function ^^;
Just go to Activities in the chat window, and choose Music Mix~ 3
Yes the new version is more stable and looks a lot better.
I'm a girl btw. xD |
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| zizou |
| Posted: Mar 03, 2006 2:24 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 423
Location: 6 feet under
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broken:dreams, try going to this link:
http://www5.imagine-msn.com/minisites/mail/Default.aspx?locale=en-us
about the no hotmail thingie, im not really sure, but according to my friend, ur email address stays the same
the interface will change, and there's like, more features too
do give it a try and tell me how it is, since i cant use it...yet (^^;
caffeinated, so u are a girl ^^
sorry bout earlier lol |
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| isa |
| Posted: Mar 18, 2006 8:53 am |
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大好きだよ。
Joined: 28 Jul 2005
Posts: 219
Location: Germany
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no i ahvent got it, or is it laready inculded in mesanger PLUS! ?
no i dont think so, there didnt even arrived a message, thats its comin upppp |
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| caffeinated |
| Posted: May 08, 2006 9:07 pm |
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クムリウタ
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Vancouver, CA.
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Ummm it's been a long time, just thought I'd post an update there for those who are semi-interested. 
Messenger Live is now a stable public beta, anyone can sign up and use it now. Just go to http://ideas.live.com and go to the messenger section. I think the new look and functions are very nifty, I recommend anyone giving it a try.
The MessengerPLUS! Live beta leaked recently. For this who doesn't use Live because there's no MessengerPLUS!, now you have no more worries. xD; It's a very stable version, I've been using it for a while and hasn't had any problems. Since it's not an official release... You can find it on the net somewhere I guess. If you can't get it, you can pm me and I'll send it to you. |
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