Inside Windows Live Messenger beta 
Published: 10 May 2006 11:25 BST
A look at Windows Live Messenger beta
What's in store for Microsoft's next IM client? We checked out Windows Live Messenger beta, which is now open for public beta testing. The most noteworthy new features include VoIP calling plans and support for some cordless phones. Additionally, Microsoft allows constacts to mirror each other's selected files to, say, share photos or work on joint projects. You can test this successor to MSN Messenger by visiting ideas.live.com. Read more in our preview.














