Microsoft Launches Web Messenger Beta

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Microsoft Rewards MSN Messenger 7 Beta
Testers

Microsoft Rewards MSN Messenger 7 Beta
Testers 04/07/2005 05:25 PM
" We want to take this moment to say a huge THANK YOU for participating in the Beta program. It is because of your help that we're confident customers will love this version of Messenger! As a sign of our appreciation, we are sending you a free Logitech webcam! Use it to enjoy true conversation experiences with fellow MSN Messenger users via the new Video Conversation feature! Your Logitech webcam is being shipped now and you can expect it to arrive in 6-8 weeks. Finally, we have created an exclusive butterfly wink just for you to download. Hurry, as this special wink will only be available for download from April 7 - April 12, 2005! Get it FREE! Now that the new MSN Messenger is available to everyone, make sure to fill up your Contacts by telling your friend and family to download now! There are other important release notes for you see. Go to Beta Place and check them out now. "

Microsoft Launches MSN Blogging,
Messenger Services (Reuters)

Microsoft Launches MSN Blogging,
Messenger Services (Reuters) 04/06/2005 11:54 PM
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. , the world's largest software maker, launched on Wednesday its MSN service allowing Web users to publish and track each other's blogs, or online journals.

Microsoft Launches Second Office Beta

Microsoft Launches Second Office Beta 03/11/2003 01:22 AM
The applications in Microsoft's Office suite are sporting new names as the software titan moves to put data interchange at the heart of its office productivity platform.

Microsoft launches MSN music store beta

Microsoft launches MSN music store beta 09/02/2004 02:07 AM
MacMinute Sep 2 2004 6:34AM GMT

Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta

Microsoft launches anti-spyware beta 01/06/2005 11:12 AM
The company unveils the first version of a spyware-killing application based on technology from recently acquired Giant Software.
Images: Microsoft's anti-spyware beta

Microsoft launches beta of digital music
download service

Microsoft launches beta of digital music
download service 09/01/2004 06:57 PM
Xeni Jardin: MSN Music launched today. From a CBS Marketwatch report:

Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled details of a new service for downloading digital music, placing it squarely in competition with Apple's rival iTunes music service. Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft will launch a preview version of its new MSN Music service tomorrow that will allow users to legally download songs mostly for 99 cents each. The service will also make entire albums available, the majority of which will cost $9.99, the company said. Microsoft's push into the arena for downloadable music trails Apple's hugely successful iPod digital music player and its own iTunes music service. Apple also charges 99 cents for each song downloaded through iTunes.

Link to news report, and Link to MSN Music home page. (Thanks, Jean-Luc)

Update: Jason Schultz points out the system requirements list, which contains some interesting items:

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Internet Explorer 5.01 (or later), which supports 128-bit encryption
Windows Media Player 7.1 (or later), we recommend the latest version
A 233 megahertz (MHz) processor (such as an Intel Pentium II or Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor) or faster
64 megabytes (MB) of RAM or more
Speakers and sound capability
Payment with a valid credit card with a U.S. billing address
To enjoy high-quality audio as a Radio Plus subscriber, you will need Windows Media Player 9 Series (or later)

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Microsoft Launches Visual Studio
Express, VS 2005 Beta

Microsoft Launches Visual Studio
Express, VS 2005 Beta 06/29/2004 10:45 AM

MSN Web Messenger Beta

MSN Web Messenger Beta 08/05/2004 10:50 AM

A first look at MSN Web Messenger Beta

A first look at MSN Web Messenger Beta 08/19/2004 10:12 AM

Msn Messenger 7.0.0732 Beta

Msn Messenger 7.0.0732 Beta 03/22/2005 05:04 PM

SMS Messaging for MSN Messenger UK Beta
Due Soon

SMS Messaging for MSN Messenger UK Beta
Due Soon 04/14/2005 04:27 AM
In an email to MSN beta testers, Microsoft have announced plans to start testing SMS (short message service) messaging direct from their popular chat client.

SMS Messaging features were present in previous beta releases of MSN Messenger yet had a variety of restrictions placed on users. With the new beta, the requirement for a passport account to enter a contact has been dropped, and one can simply enter a name and mobile number. As well as this new functionality, a number of new mobile carriers have been added.

Microsoft is targeting the beta at users in the UK, and notes that whilst in beta stages, usage will be free. So far, no public launch date has been announced, or, more importantly, a future pricing system. Microsoft's attempts to "commercialise" elements of MSN Messenger (dynamic display pictures) have been criticised by users for being too expensive and restrictive.

View: MSN Messenger UK Home


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New Linux Y! Messenger Beta

New Linux Y! Messenger Beta 12/04/2002 10:25 PM
It's unofficial and unsupported. Use at your own risk. It's version 0.99.21. It's here. It fixes some very annoying bugs that users of 0.99.19 are likely seeing. If you'd rather wait for the next official one (rumored to be 0.99.22)...

Vypress Messenger 4.0 Beta 1 Released

Vypress Messenger 4.0 Beta 1 Released 04/20/2004 06:19 PM

Cross Platform Messenger 1.3 (Beta)

Cross Platform Messenger 1.3 (Beta) 12/25/2003 06:49 AM
A mixture of LAN-Chat and NetSend.

Yahoo launches new instant messenger

Yahoo launches new instant messenger 04/26/2004 11:03 PM
Xinhua News Agency Apr 27 2004 3:41AM GMT

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows
v5.5.3501 Beta

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows
v5.5.3501 Beta 12/11/2003 02:48 AM
The AOL Instant Messenger service is the No. 1 way to talk to your friends on the Internet--and the best just got better. We've added powerful new features designed to make managing your time online more fun and convenient. [Freeware 3.12 MB]

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows
5.5.3501 Beta Released

AOL Instant Messenger for Windows
5.5.3501 Beta Released 12/10/2003 06:37 PM

Yahoo! Messenger for Windows 6.0.0.1555
Beta Released

Yahoo! Messenger for Windows 6.0.0.1555
Beta Released 04/26/2004 10:30 AM

AOL, Microsoft Kill the Messenger

AOL, Microsoft Kill the Messenger 10/31/2003 02:43 AM
uk.internet.com Oct 31 2003 1:28AM ET

Microsoft Adds Ads to MSN Messenger

Microsoft Adds Ads to MSN Messenger 04/10/2005 12:32 AM
CIO Today Apr 10 2005 2:26AM GMT

Microsoft Updates MSN Messenger for Mac

Microsoft Updates MSN Messenger for Mac 05/05/2004 08:19 AM
Version 4.0 of the instant-messaging client adds greater integration into the upcoming Office 2004 for Mac, which is set to ship this month.

Microsoft releases MSN Messenger 4.0

Microsoft releases MSN Messenger 4.0 05/05/2004 05:13 PM
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit has published MSN Messenger 4.0 for Mac, the latest version of its free instant messaging software. It allows you to chat online with friends, family and co-workers who also have MSN Messenger accounts and can notify you when you receive new messages at your Hotmail e-mail account. It also offers the latest news and headlines from MSN. MSN Messenger 4.0 for Mac requires Mac OS X v10.2.8 or higher, 128MB RAM and 12MB hard drive space. You can download it from Microsoft's Mactopia Web site.

Microsoft testing web-based messenger

Microsoft testing web-based messenger 08/09/2004 08:25 PM
Xinhua News Agency Aug 10 2004 0:33AM GMT

Microsoft shoots the Windows Messenger

Microsoft shoots the Windows Messenger 10/29/2003 09:12 AM
So farewell then, magnet of spam

Microsoft Tests Web Messenger (PC World)

Microsoft Tests Web Messenger (PC World) 08/06/2004 09:38 AM
PC World - New MSN Messenger service doesn't need a client installed on your desktop.

Microsoft to open up Messenger to rivals

Microsoft to open up Messenger to rivals 07/15/2004 03:15 PM
IT Vibe Jul 15 2004 7:30PM GMT

Microsoft Integrate Belgian eID into MSN
Messenger

Microsoft Integrate Belgian eID into MSN
Messenger 02/01/2005 09:39 PM
Popular messenger resource <a href="http://www.mess.be">Mess.be</a> is reporting that Microsoft will soon announce plans to incorporate the Belgian <a href="http://www.neowin.net/images/news/logos/eid.jpg">eI D system</a> with MSN Messenger. An eID, or electronic ID, gives users a trustworthy way of identifying themselves online and can be used for a variety of means. The eID contains a electronic chip like modern credit cards, and is gradually replacing the existing ID card system in Belgium.

"The eID is gradually replacing traditional identity cards and by December 31st of 2009, all citizens over 12 who reside on the Belgian territory should own the chip-equipped card. Just like the classical ID, the eID contains your photo, surname and first names, sex, nationality, place and date of birth, signature, national number as well as the validity period of the card. But all this information (including the photo) will also be electronically stored."

It's not known exactly how the system will integrate with MSN Messenger; card readers, although the most obvious solution, seem somewhat impractical for home users. The news was announced today by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates who is on a trip to Belgium; Gates is slowly making his way to the European government where he will be meeting with EU representatives to talk about the ongoing case against Microsoft. The eID system in Belgium would appear to offer the kind of solution that Microsoft tried to introduce (but failed) with Passport; it offers a variety of features based around the central idea of a single "sign-on" mechanism.

Gate's hinted at the possibility of other countries adopting a similar system, yet it is not known specifically which. In the UK, where the government has plans to introduce a similar ID card system, the issue is strongly fought against by privacy advocates and is viewed in a poor light by the public.

View: Information on eID | Microsoft

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Microsoft to shoot Messenger in next
update

Microsoft to shoot Messenger in next
update 10/28/2003 11:06 PM

Microsoft To Test MSN Messenger 7
Security

Microsoft To Test MSN Messenger 7
Security 03/29/2005 06:33 AM
Microsoft is planning to block all hotlinks, Winks and Dynamic Display Pictures from being sent or received for a testing period starting today until Thursday 31st.

An MSN spokesperson creditted the additional testing to the recent virus attacks which attempted to use MSN Messenger as a way to spread harmful code. Over the 48 hour testing the period the MSN Messenger team will be testing different methods of blocking malicious code from being transferred on MSN Messenger.

The testing will only effect users using MSN Messenger 7 build 732 and any public builds are likely to be unaffected. Initially the MSN Messenger 7 beta was halted when users discovered a fatal flaw in the implementation of the new Winks feature.

MSN Messenger 7 is expected to be released in the coming months.

View: MSN Messenger Beta - Exploited
View: MSN Messenger Beta

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Microsoft says it is testing web-based
messenger

Microsoft says it is testing web-based
messenger 08/08/2004 10:59 PM
The New Zealand Herald Aug 9 2004 2:41AM GMT

Microsoft Updates MSN Messenger for Mac
(Ziff Davis)

Microsoft Updates MSN Messenger for Mac
(Ziff Davis) 05/05/2004 09:39 AM
Ziff Davis - Version 4.0 of the instant-messaging client adds greater integration into the upcoming Office 2004 for Mac.

Microsoft starts official Web Messenger
trial

Microsoft starts official Web Messenger
trial 08/05/2004 07:33 PM
Microsoft Corp. has launched a test version of a Web-based MSN Messenger client that allows users to connect to the instant messaging (IM) service without installing a client application.

New Worm Targets Microsoft Messenger
Programs

New Worm Targets Microsoft Messenger
Programs 03/13/2003 10:24 AM

Microsoft Plans Messenger 7, Spaces Ad
Blitz

Microsoft Plans Messenger 7, Spaces Ad
Blitz 04/09/2005 09:04 AM
Boost Marketing Apr 9 2005 1:11PM GMT

Microsoft Says It's Testing Web-Based
Messenger (Reuters)

Microsoft Says It's Testing Web-Based
Messenger (Reuters) 08/06/2004 08:09 PM
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) is testing a new version of its MSN Messenger that can be used over the Web without having to install software, the world's largest software maker said on Friday.

Microsoft trials web based MSN Messenger
service

Microsoft trials web based MSN Messenger
service 08/06/2004 09:48 AM
Computer Shopper Aug 6 2004 1:19PM GMT

Microsoft adds games, MSN Toolbar in
Messenger update

Microsoft adds games, MSN Toolbar in
Messenger update 04/23/2004 09:20 AM
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out an update to its MSN Messenger instant messaging client that bundles in the MSN Toolbar browser add-on. The software giant is also introducing a subscription gaming service in the U.S. for MSN Messenger users.

Microsoft Embeds Search in Windows
Instant Messenger

Microsoft Embeds Search in Windows
Instant Messenger 12/19/2004 03:07 PM
"The rectangular box, embedded in a preview version of the company's MSN Messenger 7.0, is a search field. Users will be able to launch Internet searches directly from that field, automatically opening a Web browser to display the relevant results on an Internet search site."

New Technorati beta launches

New Technorati beta launches 04/09/2004 04:12 PM

I'm proud to announce the new Technorati redesign has launched, available at www.technorati.com. Some highlights of the new design:

1. Three free email or RSS watchlists for individuals - all you have to do is sign up as a member. Of course, people who have paid for watchlists are grandfathered in as well.


2. Lots of UI fixes and tweaks. We listened hard to all of you who told us that our UI needed a lot of work. I hope that this is a step in the right direction. We tried to do what we could to humanize the language as well - using words like "conversations" and "references" and "sources" to help better describe what Technorati does, for example. I'm sure there's a long way to go, and lots more improvements we can make. Help us.


3. Keyword Search beyond just RSS. We improved our post detection capabilities, going beyond what pure RSS gives you - so that you can search the entire post, not just the summaries often found in RSS feeds.


4. Better explanations and interfaces for Current Events and NewsTalk (formerly called Breaking News). Click on the arrows to expand or compress blogger commentary, to allow a "quick view" or a more context-rich, deeper view into the data.


5. BookTalk (formerly called Hot Products), a listing of the most talked-about books, DVDs, and other products in the blogosphere in the last 24 hours.


6. Improved features for weblog authors: First, a more robust, reliable "Claim Your Blog" codebase. Once you, as an author, have claimed your weblog, you get a bunch of new features, including the blog rank for your blog. (Find out how far off of the top 100 you are...) We're also working on a number of other "Author Dashboard" type features coming soon.


7. Caching, speedups, and bug fixes. Almost too many to mention.

A few points to note:

1. Response time of the searches is still not reliably fast enough. Some searches are fast, some take a long time. We know this is unacceptable, and we are working on this. Site reliability and faster response time are our top priorities. We are working hard to improve the user experience.


2. We're working on providing RSS and email watchlists for keyword searches as well, but it wasn't ready for the cut, so it'll go out as soon as it is ready, which should be quite soon. In the meantime, you can do keyword searches on the site, but can't get RSS or email subscriptions yet.

Send us feedback! Use feedback@technorati.com to send feedback to the Technorati team, or send comments directly to me at david-blog@sifry.com. Your thoughts and comments are extremely important to us.

Thanks again for all your support.

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