Instant messaging (IM) got more spirited and savvy today with the worldwide availability of a public preview program for MSN® Messenger 6. The launch ends the era of "vanilla" instant messaging, when everyone's IM interface looked the same; :-o was considered an expressive emoticon; and IM lovers had to go elsewhere to play games or share live video
MSN Messenger 6, which became available today at 11 a.m. PDT from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp, helps users create their own online identities through customized display pictures, backgrounds and emoticons. They also can share more of themselves -- silly or serious -- with IM contacts by competing at live online games, sending photos to their friends, or sharing animated emoticons that breathe life into that sad old . In addition, MSN Messenger 6 lets users connect in fresh, new ways -- via a webcam, a multitude of mobile devices or a Tablet PC -- while blocking spam and helping protect privacy
"MSN Messenger 6 lets everyone create their own digital personality and play in a virtual playground with friends from around the block or around the world," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president for MSN. Consumers told us they wanted a place to gather and have fun online, and we've delivered a hallmark example of MSN's commitment to delivering the best communication services for consumers worldwide
The build number of the public preview is 268, giving the public a slightly newer look at MSN Messenger 6 than what the leaked builds offered
Download: MSN Messenger 6 Beta Preview Build 268
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Download: MSN Messenger 6 Ads Removal Patch
