Windows Live Messenger launches public beta

Iria · May 9, 2006, 06:07 PM

Source: News.com
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Microsoft has launched a public beta of Windows Live Messenger, an instant messaging program that features international PC-to-telephone calls with video capability.

As part of the beta, Uniden and Philips will sell cordless phones that work with the service, allowing people to make both Messenger-based and landline phone calls from the handset.

The PC-to-phone feature makes local and international calls through Verizon Web Calling, which has been expanded to include Austria, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands. Verizon Web Calling previously covered the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain.

May 9, 2006, 06:07 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Windows Live Messenger launches public beta Source: News.com __________ Microsoft has launched a public beta of Windows Live Messenger, an instant messaging program that features international PC-to-telephone calls with video capability. As part of the beta, Uniden and Philips will sell cordless phones that work with the service, allowing people to make both Messenger-based and landline phone calls from the handset. The PC-to-phone feature makes local and international calls through Verizon Web Calling, which has been expanded to include Austria, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands. Verizon Web Calling previously covered the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain.