What's new in Windows Live Messenger 9 - TechRepublic

What’s new in Windows Live Messenger 9

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    Windows Live Messenger 9

    The login screen and version number – look closely and you’ll see that it’s different from previous versions… this one’s been made in WPF/.NET 3.0.

  • Windows Live Messenger 9

    Same old connection preview; nothing has changed here.

  • Windows Live Messenger 9

    This is where you can change your Signature Sound; the sound you make to others when you log in to Messenger. You can cut, edit and preview any sound you like.

  • Windows Live Messenger 9

    The Favourites group – gives you a better look at your contacts, what they’re doing and their status. Ideal for group projects and working online – see when people are doing particular things and keeping the group updated.

  • Windows Live Messenger 9

    And finally – the WPF text, with the Vista style glowing text. It still needs a bit of refinement, but it gives that extra “razz” to your contact list.

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