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Windows Live Messenger, Mail and Writer betas - signup now

A new beta program for "Messenger, Mail, and Writer" was just added to Microsoft Connect suggesting that these three programs will be releasing into beta soon. While some information is already available, those who want to contribute something to the development of Windows Live products are encouraged to sign up.

Here's a summary of what you could be seeing:

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 - A First Look
More info on Windows Live Mail (the desktop client)
New Windows Live Writer Screenshot  

Windows Live beta signup

Comments

 

mrx9898 said:

woot! just signed up, hopfully can get my hands on that beat pretty soon hey? :D

May 28, 2007 1:29 AM
 

AndyD said:

I actually signed up a little before you posted this. :-p

I made my periodical Connect check, and there it was. :)

May 28, 2007 1:31 AM
 

pikablu0530 said:

Is question two a trick question? "If you physically reside in the US, is your primary language Spanish?" straight after the question "Are you able to read or write English?"

Seems like the survey includes a english language test component as well =P

May 28, 2007 1:50 AM
 

DavidK said:

Thanks for the heads up :)

May 28, 2007 8:51 AM
 

Chris said:

No problem. If you've tested betas before you'll probably get an invite anyway, but it never hurts to make sure :)

May 28, 2007 10:47 AM
 

bf1977 said:

It is not only explaining if these new betas only function in the Vista or if it functions in Windows XP.

Good that for me that I am Brazilian and the Spaniard is calm to understand, the facil than English. In Brazil lingua is Portuguese ours, but the Spaniard is calmer to understand therefore the words has a noise similar to the Portuguese.

May 28, 2007 1:02 PM
 

Adam said:

Can u guys update "The List" please.....thx

May 28, 2007 4:00 PM
 

orionll said:

I found this beta program yesterday.  I had sigened up yesterday also, but thanks for the notice :-).

May 28, 2007 7:30 PM
 

thaman04 said:

OMG BEAUTIFUL!

Finally the layout of all 3 look nice and clean.. and I love the consistent and refreshed look! :)

I was starting to loose hope on Windows Live.. but now I'm really excited again...

GREAT JOB MICROSOFT!

They've defineitly impressed me lately. :)

P.S. Apple sucks :)... i'm really getting sick and tired of their hateful commercials against PCs.. at least MS focuses on the positives and cool features of their own products.  

May 28, 2007 8:14 PM
 

newo said:

Hmmm...I recieved an email this morning from MS saying that the beta was too full, and that I wouldnt be able to participate...then it went into open beta suddenly!! Kinda odd...

May 31, 2007 1:27 AM

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