New build of MSN Messenger 7.5 released to testers
Posted by Steven Parker on 23 July 2005 - 06:27 · 37 comments & 3558 views
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#1 Posted by trenzterra on 23 Jul 2005 - 06:33
- Cool stuff... Where's MSN Messenger 8?
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#2 Posted by mrk on 23 Jul 2005 - 06:36
- OH MY GOD HOW COOL IS THIS
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#3 Posted by shamodeyu on 23 Jul 2005 - 10:06
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don't post links
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#4 Posted by brent3000 on 23 Jul 2005 - 10:31
- alreday gave it a spin... back to 6.2 i went
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#5 Posted by Englishkid on 23 Jul 2005 - 11:08
- are there any mirrors it says i have reached my maximun downlaods
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#6 Posted by DanyBoss on 23 Jul 2005 - 11:11
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#7 Posted by Webgraph on 23 Jul 2005 - 13:41
- Too cluttered for my tastes. I'll stick with Miranda when in Windows and GAIM when in Linux, thanks.
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#8 Posted by jameseuk on 23 Jul 2005 - 13:48
- another build already?,blimey I'll have to download it then thanks neowin ;-)
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#9 Posted by rbet on 23 Jul 2005 - 14:28
- any patch to remove the tabs?
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#9.1 Posted by Betaz on 23 Jul 2005 - 15:57
- Yeah, go to "Tools -> Options -> Security -> This is a shared computer so don't display my tabs"
Been there since 7.0
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#10 Posted by Betaz on 23 Jul 2005 - 15:56
- Yeah, a new build that came out what.... 2 days ago? Certainly on the ball aren't we Neowin?
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#11 Posted by .:YodaGP:. on 23 Jul 2005 - 18:54
- No, the new build only came out yesterday. Everyone was bothered about Vista yesterday, so calm down..
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#11.2 Posted by msntrev on 24 Jul 2005 - 18:05
- no, the current beta came out on 22nd july, i think your talking about the beta before (7.5.0160) which came out a couple days before that.
Anyway, i quite like this build but i have removed the ads and packs crap!lol Also patched/modified it the way i like it -
#11.3 Posted by .:YodaGP:. on 24 Jul 2005 - 23:35
- Thank you for the backup! lol.
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#11.4 Posted by Betaz on 25 Jul 2005 - 00:17
- Ugh, argue argue argue, it's all you little kids do.
Install_MSN_Messenger_EN_162.exe
File Created: Thursday, July 21, 2005, 8:56:13 PM
Downloaded off Connect within about 30 minutes of release.
Now, as I said, it came out on the 21st, so don't argue unless you know what you're talking about. Being one of the testers, I DO know what I am talking about Thank you and have a nice day.
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#12 Posted by rmorris003 on 23 Jul 2005 - 18:59
- im glad i got accecpted into the beta, also apatch.tk to remove ads, beta tag and lots more.
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#12.1 Posted by Slugbait on 23 Jul 2005 - 20:15
- Congradulations on being accepted into the beta. You are one of the very few that can actually give MS valuable feedback on issues affecting the product, and personally helping to make a better product for millions when it is finally released. Just be sure that whenever you file a bug report that you specify you are also using a-patch or any other third-party add-on in direct violation of the agreement you signed to participate in the beta so that your bug reports can be summarily ignored.
Once you've compromised anything in the product with poorly-written code from a third party to remove or alter features in the product, there is no way for MS to know if there is actually a bug in their code, or if it was your fault. They might go chasing after a potentially serious bug that you "find", but won't be able to reproduce it or fix it and freak out or whatever. They entrusted you as a valuable resource, but you off and abuse this privilege. Hopefully, official beta testers like you are in the minority of the beta program.
You could have just downloaded it anywhere and patched it all you wanted, but nooOOOooo...
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#13 Posted by madnuke on 23 Jul 2005 - 21:39
- I said I didnt like the amount of ads being put in and other crap like the search bar at the bottom, things I do like are the voice clips.
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#14 Posted by Zenith on 23 Jul 2005 - 23:03
- meanwhile, not far away...
what the hell is happening with MSN for Mac?!? MSN for windows is up to 7.5 now, and were still goen on 4.1! WHATS WITH THAT?!?!?! us Mac users have no A/V line, no winks/nugdes/custom emoticons, damn we dont even have a display picture.
thank God for open source programs like Adium
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#14.1 Posted by Enigma-Penguin on 24 Jul 2005 - 05:17
- Im with you there, its so annoying... but adium does the job
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#15 Posted by thugilex on 24 Jul 2005 - 10:53
- it keeps crashing ... keeps signing me out and no one on my online list .. any idea why ?
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#16 Posted by [DGS] on 24 Jul 2005 - 12:03
- because... it's BETA?!
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#17 Posted by Glass on 25 Jul 2005 - 03:28
- I'm a beta tester for it. It is no fake ...
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#18 Posted by brent3000 on 25 Jul 2005 - 05:38
- tell me why the busy bug hasnt been fixed still???? u know where u can nudge the crap out of someone while ur set to busy...
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#19 Posted by eilegz on 25 Jul 2005 - 07:18
- the only annoying thing that i find so far is that msn 7.5 dont remember the last state that i want to sign in so basically i leave appear offline or busy when i sign in always but when i close and open msn messenger again it always appear online state (i know its not a big deal but since i want to sign in fast i just dont like to click here and there) something that the msn 7.0 could do anyways.
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#20 Posted by utomo on 25 Jul 2005 - 07:45
- Do they will support voice chat via shared internet connections ?
MSN still not yet support it, meanwhile YM can do it. I think now many people need this voice chat via shared internet connection.
please support this
Thanks
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#21 Posted by Stew Gilray on 25 Jul 2005 - 10:45
- Hmmmm, have installed it, but can't connect keep getting error 80048820, any ideas, did a search on't interweb, but nothing..
MSN Messenger is a private beta and is expected to release before Q4 2005.
So far the visual changes include an improved logon sequence, contact list/message window polishing and the addition of being able to send a voice clip to contacts.
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