Windows® Live Mail Desktop Beta
Microsoft released beta version of windows Live mail desktop version. This is live the extension of Outlook Express®. It is very cool to use and very easily integrates with Windows Live Messenger.
The User interface is very attractive and following the theme of Windows Live.
You can setup Windows Live messenger if you have an existing hotmail account. It requires you to be online for the first time it starts.
After you setup your account sync your mail messages with those on the server, it can truly work like a desktop mail system.
Plus Points
1. Existing hotmail users can easily check their emails. No need to worry about browsers, scrip errors, etc.
2. You can work either Online or Offline. You can even view your mails when you are not connected to the internet (Just Like outlook).
3. More importantly there is no TAG LINE BELOW. (currently)
4. You can attach photos, documents more easily like you do in outlook or other email clients.
5. Instant Search.
6. Auto fill contacts in To and other address fields.
7. Deep integration with Windows Live messenger.
8. RSS Reader.
9. Setup Multiple accounts with single sign on.
10. For the first time after you synchronize all folders, new mails arrive much easily.
11. NO BROWSER NEEDED.
12. Also includes Photomail® feature.
Negative Points
1. There is Context ad at the right side of the Windows Live Mail Desktop which we may feel disturbing or annoying.
2. Windows OS is needed and Also with IE6 or above and Outlook Express.
3. Resources.
This is still in beta. I find it very much interesting to use it. Try it if you want. Go to
http://ideas.live.com and sign up for windows live mail desktop, Download, install and Enjoy.
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