Windows Live Messenger Release Delayed

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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)

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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?? :))

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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.

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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.

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Anyhow, I'm sure almost everyone here has a copy of WLM anyway. Invites are coming out of testers ears. :p

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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.

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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 .

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