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Messenger 8.0 beta for download

Well I'm impressed with the UI of the new MSN Messenger 8.0 beta, or as I really should be calling it: Windows Live Messenger 8.0 beta.  A selection of existing MSN messenger users have been invited to try the new beta version. I can't give you the link, as I've only got one invite...

THe UI is very slick, the look and feel is smoother, I've got the option to view messages sent to me whilst I was offline (damn useful when my wireless connection is misbehaving).  There's a new Sharing Folders option and voice calling to landlines and mobiles.  Interesting stuff...

You can have a look at information on the beta here... and look forward to when the beta goes on genreal release.... and be patient!

 

Published Friday, January 06, 2006 10:24 PM by Eileen_Brown
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Friday, January 06, 2006 8:07 PM by nwistheone

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

being a msn messenger fan, i cant wait for a public release of the beta. i hear the network is getting a noticeable upgrade as well.
Monday, January 09, 2006 10:51 AM by Adam Field

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I have some invites if anyone wants one
Monday, January 09, 2006 4:32 PM by Sarah Blow

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OK I am going to ask the question that a lot of us who are on the beta program should be asking. Why doesn't the feedback page link straight back to the Messenger Live Beta feedback page and for that matter where is it. I need to file a bug report on the remote desktop assistance not working...

Thanks
Sarah
Monday, January 09, 2006 10:39 PM by nwistheone

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@ Adam Field: i'd love an invite.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:07 PM by Eileen_Brown

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

Sarah - I'll escalate this to the product team for their comments. Leave it with me...
Eileen
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:30 PM by Eileen_Brown

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

Sarah,
The answer is... We do include a link directly to the feedback site on the ideas site on the survey in Help -> Send Feedback.

http://support.microsoft.com/common/survey.aspx?scid=sw;en;1302&p0=&p1=&p2=&p3=&p4=&P8=8.0.0545

Hope this helps...
Eileen

Thursday, January 12, 2006 9:03 AM by Sarah

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Thanks for that Eileen,

Feedback now sent. Hopefully the bugs found will be fixed :)

Will forward info onto people on Messenger 8 beta on C9 and via my blog.
Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:40 PM by michael

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can someone send me an invite
i will even trade a gmail invite
my e-mail is michaelwardsjk@gmail.com
Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:40 PM by michael

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

can someone send me an invite
i will even trade a gmail invite
my e-mail is michaelwardsjk@gmail.com
Friday, January 20, 2006 8:05 AM by Mickael

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

I need an invite to use the beta release.

I downloaded it and I am really in hurry to enjoy the new soft

Thank you in advance for the generous guy who will help ;-)
mickaelkhalifa@hotmail.com

Monday, January 30, 2006 8:41 AM by Alex Mawdsley

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I'm in the same boat - have downbloaded and installed and have now found i need to be invited - arghhh ! Please can someone forward me an invite and i'll be a first class bug-reporter...

owl_hot@hotmail.com

Thanks,

Alex.





Monday, January 30, 2006 2:57 PM by Chris

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Hiya guys im a old fan of the msn messenger and had the 7.5 beta ages before it was released so if anyones got a spare invite id appreciate it if you would send me one.

Thanks in advance

my msn is maranzano2004@hotmail.com



Monday, February 06, 2006 6:25 PM by Ryan

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Hi i've been searching all over the net trying to  find someone generous enough to send me an invite for 8.0 beta, and hopefully one of you guys would be able to help me out. I'll give you a Gmail invite in return if you would like, thanks alot.

R-BuRk3@hotmail.com

Would be very much appreciated :)
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 7:19 AM by Alejandro

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Ok, I'm a bit upset. The feedback link only work in IE, not in others browsers (I use Opera for example). MS will support anothers browsers someday?
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 8:25 AM by Eileen_Brown

# re: Messenger 8.0 beta for download

Alejandro,
We're working on the browser issue (I saw a request internally the other day)  Hang in there...
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 10:19 PM by Anonymous

# DOWNLOAD MSN MESSENGER 8.0 BETA!!!

Hey... This is MSN Messenger 8.0 BETA for free downloads... No need to invite!!! Enjoy!!! Oh yeah... and please visit www.geocities.com/spandamehta
its a cool page...(funny) ;-)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:42 PM by mike

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id like an invite. please send it to fish_fischer@hotmail.com. THANKS
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:43 PM by mike

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id like an invite. please send it to fish_fischer@hotmail.com. THANKS
Wednesday, February 22, 2006 7:44 AM by meme

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me, i want an invite. could you email to dragonboy169@gmail.com? thxx
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