Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta is released. It is what we call a dot release, the changes are not as major as in a major release (go figure) they are small updates to the existing stuff in Messenger.

Important Details:

What does Beta mean? Beta means we are still working on it. We know it isn't perfect* but we want great users like you to try it out and let us know what you think before we release it to the rest of the world. If you would prefer to stick with Windows Live Messenger 8.0 - we still think you are great!

What's new with Windows Live™ Messenger 8.1 Beta

. Redesigned, smarter contact cards give you more data about and easier access to your friends
. Your display name, status and personalization roam with you to any computer
. Try PC-to-phone calling with two free calls to virtually any phone in the world*
. Better server performance
. Automatic updates
. Improved sign-in performance

Source: http://messengersays.spaces.live.com/

Get it here

This post has been edited by fariz: Oct 31 2006, 08:05 AM

. Redesigned, smarter contact cards give you more data about and easier access to your friends
Don't really need it, I don't even bother about contact card thingy as nobody seems to utilize it

. Your display name, status and personalization roam with you to any computer
Good one! And I hope there's display pic roaming too! (but not so possible considering it's a picture instead of text information - consumes more storage)

. Try PC-to-phone calling with two free calls to virtually any phone in the world*
Skype FTW

. Better server performance
. Improved sign-in performance
Well, I hope they really improve this area. No more "message cannot be delivered" or "connection cannot be established at the moment" please

. Automatic updates
This is again, great. It's a hassle to download a new build everytime it's released (but i'm wondering whether it works with WLM patched with Mess/A-patch)

Basically I'm anticipating this release. The improvements are quite practical (compare those online music store, Space integration craps)

A-Patch has been updated for the Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0068 Beta

Change log (build 49):

- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0068 Beta
- Re-added: Custom Games
- Re-added: Languages

http://www.a-patch.tk

EDIT - Sorry, 8.1.016.00 not supported yet


Now built 52 is released, 8.1.016.00 is supported

Change log (build 52):
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0106 Public Beta
- Fixed: Removing font button now does not disable the right-click "Change font" entry

http://apatch.org/index.php

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Nov 1 2006, 12:42 AM

Using it.
Nothin special also.
Yes they have a new look for the contact card. But i don't think anyone is using it.

hey guys.. i would like to know the port WIndow Messenger uses.. i would like to port forward it.

could any provide me the ports?

i check out at port forward .com the only result i get is MSN messenger n i m not sure if both of them uses the same port

They should be the same, and Port forwarding for WLM is often unnecessary

jst a question, by doing so, will it increase transfer speed faster?

i am using it
record my friends's hp number

This post has been edited by gstoh: Oct 31 2006, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the update. Downloading now.

Now built 52 is released, 8.1.016.00 is supported

Change log (build 52):
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0106 Public Beta
- Fixed: Removing font button now does not disable the right-click "Change font" entry

http://apatch.org/index.php

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Nov 1 2006, 12:27 AM

so any1 have try this beta?

Yeah, I've tried it. And your point is?

i think he wan to know that is it better than 7.1? What are the improvements and ya da ya da ya da.. u get my point

so it got any bugs or wat?

don't think the bug will reveal itself that fast gua.. haha

That's why we've a change log (right in the first post)

Duh, of course it has. It's now Beta version. That's why they need people like you to test it. If you're looking for a trouble-free release, I'd suggest you to wait for the final release.

And I just used it for half a day, no severe problem encountered yet.

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Nov 1 2006, 07:16 AM

after i use the patch files.. then it coming error..
did any1 same problem wif me?

You mean the a-patch? Mine is working fine. Or probably you should really tell us what error? Or maybe a screenshot will be cool?

is it the latest windows live messenger nice to use?

AFAIK, the port used by msn messenger is random. So, u don't have to forward it..