First Official Beta Release of Windows Messenger 5.0

Microsoft just informed Windows Messenger 5 Beta testers about the first official beta release of Windows Messenger 5. The version that can be downloaded is 5.0.0149 and is the same build that was leaked more than a month ago. Windows Messenger 5 is part of the Greenwich beta released by Microsoft. Windows Messenger 5 supports 3 instant messaging services: MSN .NET, Exchange IM (part of Exchange 2000), and RealTime Communication Server (RTC, codename Greenwich). RTC uses an Internet-standard IM protocol called SIP (Session Initation Protocol). This client also supports Ink messages for tablet PC’s. Simply install this build on any tablet PC to send Ink messages. For those without a tablet PC, you can still receive Ink messages from your friends with tablet PCs.

Excerpt of the mail sent is given below:

Dear Microsoft Beta Tester,

Welcome to the beta release of Windows Messenger 5.0 Beta. We are excited to be offering this Beta widely, in order to get feedback on what you like and don???????ˉt like about our product.

We will be providing support for the beta program through newsgroups and BetaPlace. BetaPlace is Microsoft???????ˉs technical beta web community where you can:

Before you continue, it is important to understand that the beta release of any product will not display the stability of a shipped Microsoft product. You may encounter problems with Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 that could possibly result in a loss or destruction of data. This release is not appropriate for production use, and we suggest that you back up your existing data before you install and run this software.

Thank you for participating in this beta program. We look forward to your valuable feedback.

Windows Messenger 5.0 Beta Group


Screenshot : Windows Messenger 5 @ BetaPlace

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