.stan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Last week we were told the new incarnation of Microsoft's Messenger would be released on may 16th. Today we were informed by our source, who is involved in the launch process of the software, that there is going to be a delay of uncertain length. So (as everybody actually expected) there's not going to be a Windows Live Messenger release on 06/16. Source: WinFuture.de (German) Digg it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 This is why rumors and gossip is not accepted as formal evidence. Microsoft didn't announce publically they would release on the 16th, so therefore, it's not really a "delay", but only a later release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 What doesn't Microsoft delay now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGeorge Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 What doesn't Microsoft delay now? Bathroom breaks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I heard the so-called "final" build for June 16th was good but a bit buggy, not ready for release. I figured this was going to happen. My GUESS is that it'll be out by the end of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoKiller Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Yay? Wait...I was waiting for this one, not that I haven't for Vista already for 2 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo0o Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Is the BETA public? And can anyone with a hotmail account sign in? I feel like trying out the new UI, can I have this installated along with MSN7.5? Or does it overwrite..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pc_Madness Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Overwrites.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted June 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2006 ANYONE can sign in - but it will overwrite msn messenger IMO you should never trust Microsoft release dates (although WLM wasnt confirmed by Microsoft), because absolutely nothing is released on time anymore (when were we suposed to have vista again?? :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourjays Veteran Posted June 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2006 I never pay much attention to release dates for anything. People always moan about the delays on MS products (although Vista is bad for delays), but it seems to be quite the norm amongst software companies these days. I remember back in April 2005 (I think), I read that Rainbow Six 4 was due for release in July that year. Then come July it was August, and come August it was Jan 2006. I actually think companies shouldn't give too precise release dates for software, as software developement can be delayed at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo0o Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 anyone got a url link for the latest version of the downloadable public beta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manifesto Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 anyone got a url link for the latest version of the downloadable public beta? http://g.msn.com/1csbeta/Mess80_EN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted June 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2006 who doesnt have WLM already anyway? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 sigh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexcyn Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I don't know why people are upset about this. Friday was never confirmed by Microsoft as a release date so it's not really a delay. It's just another speculated release date. Until Microsoft comes out and gives us a date and then pushes that back, it's not a delay. :| Anyhow, I'm sure almost everyone here has a copy of WLM anyway. Invites are coming out of testers ears. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRogers Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 As it was a randomly invented release date, there's not delay :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameseuk Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 :sleep: wake me up when theres some real news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 sigh.. Oh well, patience is a virtue... :whistle: :shifty: :laugh: . PSG22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourjays Veteran Posted June 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2006 who doesnt have WLM already anyway? :p Me, and most of my friends. I'm not really bothered about it, unless there have been some major improvements over 7.5. 7.5 was just MSN 6 with some stupid, un-useful features bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo0o Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Well I just upgraded. Seems fine so far. Like the new sounds + alerts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted June 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2006 just waiting for this to be released so i can then wait on msgplus live to be released, then i will be a happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 no big deal really.just have to wait a few more days or weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 no big deal really.just have to wait a few more days or weeks. Agreed, we might get a suprise for being patient. I'm hoping that Microsoft will release a Windows Live Messenger that enables connectivity to Yahoo! Messenger soon. If not, we just have to be patient and wait for the next release :D . PSG22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiGuy Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Well they already stated there will be MSN Messeger/Yahoo Messenger interoperability in the future. Just have to be patient. That'll definitely be a great step. As for this delay...it doesn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz- Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I'm getting an advertisement at the bottom of my contact list that links to a Windows Live Messenger page.. but it still says beta.. looks nice thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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