Windows Live Messenger exits Beta process
Starting yesterday the new Windows Live Messenger service was rolled out around the world. Windows Live Messenger, the successor to the MSN Instant Messenger product, marks a huge list of new features and a slightly more polished UI. Go to http://messenger.live.com and grab the latest version which includes Skype-like PC to Phone calling functionality. Super-sweet.
Check out the Messenger team blog to learn more about the new release and the history that got them where they are now at http://messengersays.spaces.msn.com/PersonalSpace.aspx
A major point for the Windows Live Messenger - it is the first of the Microsoft products (ignoring Xbox Live which has been around since 2001) to be released under the now ubiquitous Live trademark. What's that mean to people outside of marketing? I have NO idea. There are so many products tagged Live that I think Live sort of lost its meaning. This reminds me of when every Microsoft product was tagged with the .NET moniker.