The web of lies that is InfoCard

WLIDLogo.pngWhen will people learn: InfoCard is not replacing Microsoft Passport. To quote Trevin:

Today, Passport supports email address with either passwords or mobile PINs as credential types. Infocard will simply be another credential that will be supported by
By Chris in News
March 28th, 2006 at 1:12 am

Windows Live Search gets minor update

WLSearch icon.gifBrandon Paddock from the Desktop Search team posted about a minor update to Windows Live Search. Of note is that now Search Macros can now be created from the drop down menu that is present above search results.

  BrandonOnLive …

By Chris in News
March 26th, 2006 at 7:31 pm

The Shakeup is here

WLSoon icon.gifMicrosoft issued an official statement today about the restructuring of the "Platforms and Services Division." In an effort to transform MSN and Windows Live into a more efficient organization, changes in leadership are being to meet their three goals.

Goals:

By Harrison Hoffman in News
March 23rd, 2006 at 1:43 am

Windows Live Spaces confirmed for Summer 2006

Spaces icon.gifFrom the MSN Spaces homepage:

Windows Live Spaces – the future of MSN Spaces In the summer of 2006, we will unveil a more powerful version of MSN Spaces which will be called Windows Live Spaces! Stay tuned!

Nothing …

By Chris in News
March 22nd, 2006 at 10:07 pm

Life after Cole – Another MSN Exec leaves

It was recently announced over at ValleyWag that David Cole, head of MSN Global, was forced out of Microsoft. According to sources close to the company, it seems that Michael Rawding, Head of MSN Global Sales & Marketing worldwide …

By Chris in News
March 22nd, 2006 at 7:06 pm

Live ID officially introduced (hey, just read LiveSide!)

WLIDLogo.pngWhat with BillG at Mix and the Office DevCon, and the Vista stain on the carpet, somewhat overlooked as announcements go was the first official introduction of Windows Live ID, presented at Mix by Brian Arbogast and Ken Levy. The …

By Kip Kniskern in News
March 21st, 2006 at 6:37 am

Windows Live Developer Center announced

windowslivelogo.gifAs part of his presentation today at Mix '06, as expected, Brian Arbogast announced the Windows Live Developer Center. You can find it at http://msdn.com/live. We'll have more soon, as details from Mix filter out.

By Kip Kniskern in News
March 20th, 2006 at 11:36 pm

Windows Live “In the Mix”

windowslivelogo.gifMix '06 kicks off today (Monday March 20), and Windows Live looks to be very much "in the mix". Sanaz will be presenting on gadgets, and Scott Isaacs on AJAX, of course. Brad Adams will be presenting using Live …

By Kip Kniskern in News
March 20th, 2006 at 10:16 pm

How the Windows Live platform will attempt to “Win the web”

Mix 06 Logo.gifAs Kip mentioned earlier, we're expecting a major Windows Live platform announcement to be made at Mix '06 later today. As Steve Ballmer said back in September 2005, Microsoft wants to "Win the web" and to do …

By Chris in News
March 20th, 2006 at 6:24 pm