Windows Live Messenger 2009
Hello. I've been beta testing this for a while now, and thought I might share the new updates. I just updated a newer beta version yesterday, so I thought I might let some people who are not testing it know.
Contact list
The new contact list comes with the option to show the display pictures of people, with out any addons. The frames will turn green for available, yellow for away, and red for busy. You can change the size of the frames through the menu below:
Also, as you can see the contact list also has a "What's New" box, which displays contact updates.
You have the option to add groups or favorite contacts as well. I have the favorites disabled in my screen shot as I don't really use it.
Also, now the mail icon is different, and the paint brush is hidden:
Chat box
The chat box also have a new look. With the display pictures on the left side. You have the option to hide the display pictures, and resize the typing box.
When you talk you can see bullets now instead of repeating "Person says:" over and over.
And as you can also see, there is now a bit more security as well.
Animated Display Pictures
You might not be able to see it, but my fish avatar is actually swimming.
Theme
More customizability now, without addons.
Multiple Logon
You can logon from other computers and stay logged on at more then one place. xD
Signature Sounds and sound editing
You have the ability to change all the sounds in MSN, and make a signature sound to play when you logon. You may also add custom sounds.
I may have left some stuff out, if I discover anything else I'll let you know. Sorry if this has already been posted. Enjoy! Sorry for the JPEG quality, if I have more time I'll change to PNG.
Originally Posted by Norrin Radd
