Windows XP msn 8? / Windows Live Messenger

[kingnathski88]

Hi all, i have just started, in effect, WW3 between me and my mates.

Basically its regarding Windows Live Messenger / Messenger 8.0 BETA.

I was sent an e-mail from a friend, a good friend. And it contains a link to download Windows Live Messenger, its a beta, and apparently only available by invite.

One of my other m8's is adamant its a virus and a fake,

However it all seems ok for me, and works ok, nothing unusuall has happened, anyone else have it, or anything?

here are some news articles:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1905876,00.asp
http://bink.nu/Article5710.bink
http://bink.nu/Article5710.bink

 

[Me__2001]

unless you get it direct from microsoft don't touch it

 

[Ian]

I've heard about WLM and it's supposed to be quite good, as you say invite only though. Is it any different to the old version?

 

[kingnathski88]

ok, how about this, http://ideas.live.com

 

[kingnathski88]

Yes, basically visually different

 

[ChristopherP]

Send me the link!

 

[kingnathski88]

Ok, from what i can gather, it comes from Microsofts own secure server, surely that is ok?

 

[ChristopherP]

Sure

 

[loopy]

help!!! i've downloaded the new live messenger from the microsoft website but when i view my contacts, they're not all there. Also, some of my mates are online and can see me but I can't see them.

Can anyone help?