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MSN Beta Program Closes, Hands Thanks Out To Testers

Mr magoo   on 08 April 2005 - 10:43 · 21 comments & 2357 views

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Microsoft have drawn to a close on one of the largest and most public beta programs in its history. The final result, MSN Messenger 7, was released officially yesterday, and offers several improvements over previous versions.

In a message of thanks to beta testers and to promote one of the new services, Microsoft are giving away a variety of Winks and Dynamic Display Pictures through its partner, BlueMountain. In an email sent to testers yesterday, Microsoft wrote "We want to take this moment to say a huge THANK YOU for participating in the Beta program. It is because of your help that we're confident customers will love this version of Messenger!". The team also gave out instructions on how to claim the free content (see "read more" for instructions), and also announced that they would be sending out a free Logitech web cam to each beta tester.

Microsoft's efforts in the MSN Messenger department, although generous, are undoubtedly self-serving. With more users and massive growth, Microsoft hope the MSN platform (Messenger, Hotmail, Spaces) will generate large revenues from advertising. Microsoft claim that the MSN Messenger network carries over 2.5 Billion messages a day, and sees 155 million users each month.

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Download: MSN Messenger 7.0


Get a FREE Muggin from Blue Mountain, your MSN Messenger content place!

To download your free content:
1. Sign into MSN Messenger 7. (This is the latest version!)
2. From the Actions menu, click Get More From Messenger
3. Click Dynamic Display Pictures and select BlueMountain Display Pictures
4. Click Muggins
5. Choose your favorite Muggin and Customize
6. Click the Already Have a Pin?
7. Enter this code: bluemountainmuggin
8. Product will automatically download to your Messenger client
9. Share with all your friends

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(2 replies) #1 dwergs on 08 Apr 2005 - 10:47
That's right, Tom. We have more codes, for free Winks and Characters with Moods, over at Mess.
#1.1 Geo on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:21
We? Are you representing MSN now?
#1.2 pctuk on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:50
We - as in Mess.be
(3 replies) #2 LPC on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:20
Errrr you're posting the full free access code you recieved there !!!!

Someone's gonna get stammed on .
#2.1 Geo on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:30
FFS, they are promotional codes, they're meant to be used by anyone, I don't get why people don't understand this.
#2.2 LPC on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:46
Ooopss ... cheers and fair comment.
#2.3 Geo on 08 Apr 2005 - 12:11
Sorry about the attitude, being bit of a troll
#3 Foub on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:31
These pages are temporarly unavailable. Guess that too many people are trying to get a free muggin, winks, and the like. Luckily I got my free Mugging yesterday.
(1 reply) #4 pork-bun on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:32
I am using the final build 777 now. However, I did not find the option "Get More From Messenger" under Action menu. Please help.
#4.1 harrisonh1 on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:55
What is your country that is set on your Passport?
(1 reply) #5 Syntax_Error on 08 Apr 2005 - 11:51
Does anyone know where the Muggins are stored when the are downloaded? I want to backup just incase I have to format.
#5.1 BigCheese on 08 Apr 2005 - 12:43
C:/Documents and Settings/<your username>/Application data/Microsoft/MSN Messenger/<some number>
#6 Rickie on 08 Apr 2005 - 12:19
Free Webcam? Dam, i wan't to be a beta tester for Messenger 8
#7 domgrimm on 08 Apr 2005 - 13:02
Woo, I got 2 free winks, 2 free characters with moods, and 4 free muggins from this so far...I guess lots of people are trying now, it's too slow to download anything
(1 reply) #8 funkyMonkey on 08 Apr 2005 - 13:08
I know it is a new Version but I don't see much difference between 6 and 7. All I see are new thing on the design.
#8.1 Sticktron on 08 Apr 2005 - 14:24
Emoticons in nicknames show up on the contact list now.
You can draw picture or handwritten messages with your mouse/stylus.
#9 digitalthoughts on 08 Apr 2005 - 13:34
How come when i try to get the Muggin, I get a message saying "You can't use this pin again"?

I haven't even downloaded 1 yet!
#10 smashguy on 08 Apr 2005 - 15:07
Good work!
#11 kitchenutensils on 08 Apr 2005 - 15:09
can you get free emoticon packs and backgrounds too please
#12 Gary_Player on 08 Apr 2005 - 23:07
Any idea what kind of webcam they're sending us?
#13 JonathanVP on 09 Apr 2005 - 05:23
Kewl!! Can't wait for my webcam, mine old one is way too old!

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