Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
What Else has been Added ?
Folder Sharing
Pc-to-Phone Calls
Windows Live Messenger to Yahoo!
Offline Messaging
Games & Applications
Folder Sharing
Pc-to-Phone Calls
Windows Live Messenger to Yahoo!
Offline Messaging
Games & Applications
Other changes:
The color scheme drop-down>
The status "On the phone" from the previous version was renamed to "In a call" due to the addition of Windows Live Call.
Nicknames of individual contacts can be customized to appear differently from what the contact has set.
Messages from contacts can now be time-stamped.
Windows Live Messenger has the ability to turn off prepending of contact names if the same person writes multiple messages. If the same contact writes more than one message, the contact name will be displayed for only the first message. However, if messages are timestamped, and the time changes, the contact's name will be displayed with the new time.
A color scheme can be chosen for the entire application, including the status window, and not just the conversation windows. A paint brush menu is situated below the personal message box in Windows Live Messenger, to facilitate choosing colors.
Microsoft Passport has been replaced with Windows Live ID.
Word wheel search within the contact list.
Beginning with version 8.1, one's display picture and personal message are stored on the server, so wherever one signs in, the display picture and message will still appear. However, all computers must have version 8.1 or later for the feature to work.
The color scheme drop-down>
The status "On the phone" from the previous version was renamed to "In a call" due to the addition of Windows Live Call.
Nicknames of individual contacts can be customized to appear differently from what the contact has set.
Messages from contacts can now be time-stamped.
Windows Live Messenger has the ability to turn off prepending of contact names if the same person writes multiple messages. If the same contact writes more than one message, the contact name will be displayed for only the first message. However, if messages are timestamped, and the time changes, the contact's name will be displayed with the new time.
A color scheme can be chosen for the entire application, including the status window, and not just the conversation windows. A paint brush menu is situated below the personal message box in Windows Live Messenger, to facilitate choosing colors.
Microsoft Passport has been replaced with Windows Live ID.
Word wheel search within the contact list.
Beginning with version 8.1, one's display picture and personal message are stored on the server, so wherever one signs in, the display picture and message will still appear. However, all computers must have version 8.1 or later for the feature to work.
Development of Windows Live Messenger
Version 8.0
Beta 1
The first beta, released on December 13, 2005. It remained online and usable for about a month until an auto-update feature forced one to install Beta 2, rendering this version obsolete. Major changes and additions include:
Offline messaging introduced.
Option to change the color theme of the windows. The default color (for this version only) was set to orange.
Send and search boxes were put into different rounded boxes in the text area.
Word wheel search box in the main window was introduced.
Contact list was modified. When hovering your mouse over a contact, more of the contact's details show up in a yellow box.
Known bugs within this version include the offline conversation feature: although still advertised in the yellow bar at the top of the conversation box, it is useless to anyone who had not received an invitation (i.e., downloaded it from another site).
Beta 2
The second beta was released on February 26, 2006. The overall theme of this version was improved, fixing and improving several smaller places in the program. This version has become obsolete, forcing users to update the program. Major changes and additions include:
Windows Live Contacts was introduced in this version.
Single file transfer re-introduced (was not present in Beta 1).
"Add a Contact" dialog box improved.
Color themes were improved, so that it modifies the coloring of the whole window, not just the header.
Changes made in the conversation window included the alignment of display picture has changed (it is now on the right side of the conversation window, compared to Beta 1 placing it on the left side). The ink and handwriting tabs also were moved to the right side.
The Busy status icon was changed back to the normal dash icon.
Beta 3
This beta was released on May 2, 2006, was nearly identical to the final. Major changes and additions include:
Colorization is improved in this version.
New icons introduced, both for inside the program and the desktop icon.
Computer to phone calling introduced in this version, as well as an updated look for the Windows Live Call window.
Default display picture changed.
Windows Live Today window introduced.
Sequential messages from each contact are now grouped together.
Rhapsody integration introduced. This feature is for the US only.
Messenger sounds can now be edited, and turned off.
Final Version of 8.0
The final and official release of Windows Live Messenger was made on June 19, 2006. No notable changes were made between Beta 3 and this version.
Final Version of 8.0 Refresh
This version, released on August 10, 2006, included audio and video improvements, and fixed up minor bugs.
Version 8.1
Windows Live Messenger 8.1 main screen.
Beta 1
This beta version of Windows Live Messenger, released on October 30, 2006[1]. No major changes were made, but several minor changes were included. These changes made include:
The roaming identity feature was introduced. This means that your display name and picture will appear on any computer you sign into.
Contact card appearance was changed. Previously the card would "flip" from side to side between the space and contact information. It is now is just toggled between the two sides.
The emoticon, wink, display picture and background menus were updated to include a 'recently used' list. The Packs menu was removed. Instead, the packs content has spread out into the four other menus.
A SMS phone book was added to the main menu, allowing the association and editing of a phone number to the contact, also allowing text messaging to a contact.
The Messenger emoticon was updated to the 'new-look' icon.
Status menu now includes a sign out button.
Report abuse button has been added to the Help menu.
Your status changes to Busy when in Presentation mode on Windows Vista.[7]
Beta 1 Refresh
The Refresh of Windows Live Messenger Beta 1, released on December 13, 2006[1][8], fixed bugs which were causing some people to be unable to sign in and others unable to see their contact list.
Final Version of 8.1
Released on January 29, 2007[1]. No actual changes were made from Beta 1 refresh.[9] As of September 12, 2007, all versions of Windows Live Messenger below version 8.1 are now rendered obsolete due to a security issue identified when a user accepts a webcam or video chat invitation from an attacker.
Version 8.5
This article or section contains information about computer software currently in development.
The content may change as the software development progresses.
Windows Live Messenger BETA 8.5 Main Screen:
Beta 1
On May 27, 2007, LiveSide reported a leaked build of Windows Live Messenger 8.5, available in Spanish. The English beta build was later released on May 31, 2007 to the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, India, France, Japan, Germany, China and Spain. An update was released on June 21, 2007, to test updates being installed by Microsoft Update.
Major changes and additions include:
Beta 2
Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 2 released. This one does not say "beta" on the top window.
Version 8.0
Beta 1
The first beta, released on December 13, 2005. It remained online and usable for about a month until an auto-update feature forced one to install Beta 2, rendering this version obsolete. Major changes and additions include:
Offline messaging introduced.
Option to change the color theme of the windows. The default color (for this version only) was set to orange.
Send and search boxes were put into different rounded boxes in the text area.
Word wheel search box in the main window was introduced.
Contact list was modified. When hovering your mouse over a contact, more of the contact's details show up in a yellow box.
Known bugs within this version include the offline conversation feature: although still advertised in the yellow bar at the top of the conversation box, it is useless to anyone who had not received an invitation (i.e., downloaded it from another site).
Beta 2
The second beta was released on February 26, 2006. The overall theme of this version was improved, fixing and improving several smaller places in the program. This version has become obsolete, forcing users to update the program. Major changes and additions include:
Windows Live Contacts was introduced in this version.
Single file transfer re-introduced (was not present in Beta 1).
"Add a Contact" dialog box improved.
Color themes were improved, so that it modifies the coloring of the whole window, not just the header.
Changes made in the conversation window included the alignment of display picture has changed (it is now on the right side of the conversation window, compared to Beta 1 placing it on the left side). The ink and handwriting tabs also were moved to the right side.
The Busy status icon was changed back to the normal dash icon.
Beta 3
This beta was released on May 2, 2006, was nearly identical to the final. Major changes and additions include:
Colorization is improved in this version.
New icons introduced, both for inside the program and the desktop icon.
Computer to phone calling introduced in this version, as well as an updated look for the Windows Live Call window.
Default display picture changed.
Windows Live Today window introduced.
Sequential messages from each contact are now grouped together.
Rhapsody integration introduced. This feature is for the US only.
Messenger sounds can now be edited, and turned off.
Final Version of 8.0
The final and official release of Windows Live Messenger was made on June 19, 2006. No notable changes were made between Beta 3 and this version.
Final Version of 8.0 Refresh
This version, released on August 10, 2006, included audio and video improvements, and fixed up minor bugs.
Version 8.1
Windows Live Messenger 8.1 main screen.
Beta 1
This beta version of Windows Live Messenger, released on October 30, 2006[1]. No major changes were made, but several minor changes were included. These changes made include:
The roaming identity feature was introduced. This means that your display name and picture will appear on any computer you sign into.
Contact card appearance was changed. Previously the card would "flip" from side to side between the space and contact information. It is now is just toggled between the two sides.
The emoticon, wink, display picture and background menus were updated to include a 'recently used' list. The Packs menu was removed. Instead, the packs content has spread out into the four other menus.
A SMS phone book was added to the main menu, allowing the association and editing of a phone number to the contact, also allowing text messaging to a contact.
The Messenger emoticon was updated to the 'new-look' icon.
Status menu now includes a sign out button.
Report abuse button has been added to the Help menu.
Your status changes to Busy when in Presentation mode on Windows Vista.[7]
Beta 1 Refresh
The Refresh of Windows Live Messenger Beta 1, released on December 13, 2006[1][8], fixed bugs which were causing some people to be unable to sign in and others unable to see their contact list.
Final Version of 8.1
Released on January 29, 2007[1]. No actual changes were made from Beta 1 refresh.[9] As of September 12, 2007, all versions of Windows Live Messenger below version 8.1 are now rendered obsolete due to a security issue identified when a user accepts a webcam or video chat invitation from an attacker.
Version 8.5
This article or section contains information about computer software currently in development.
The content may change as the software development progresses.
Windows Live Messenger BETA 8.5 Main Screen:
Beta 1
On May 27, 2007, LiveSide reported a leaked build of Windows Live Messenger 8.5, available in Spanish. The English beta build was later released on May 31, 2007 to the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, India, France, Japan, Germany, China and Spain. An update was released on June 21, 2007, to test updates being installed by Microsoft Update.
Major changes and additions include:
- This version now requires Windows XP SP2, compared to previous versions requiring Windows XP SP1.
- In conjunction with the release of Windows Live 2.0, a new setup program was introduced.
- It is now installed to a 'Windows Live' folder in the drive where Windows is installed, and the shortcuts are placed in a 'Windows Live' folder in the Start Menu.
- All Messenger windows have a new look.
- A new 'bunny' emoticon has been added.
- Windows Live OneCare Family Safety integration was added.
- Updates can now be downloaded and installed through Microsoft Update, but only if you installed the update to version 8.5 Beta, released on June 21, 2007.
- Microsoft has blocked the sending and receiving of all .info links in conversations.
- In previous versions, you could see a sized-down picture of your contact's display picture. However, in Windows Live Messenger, you can no longer view the picture of your contacts from the Windows Live application. You have to start a conversation with the person, and from there, you can see the person's display picture in the conversation window.
Beta 2
Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 2 released. This one does not say "beta" on the top window.
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