Developer's kit is set to link Windows Live ID to "rich client" apps. Also: Meet the new Messenger.
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Images: WGA screenshots
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Microsoft livens up instant messaging
The upgrade to MSN Messenger is the first core application in Microsoft's new Windows Live line to be launched publicly.June 19, 2006
Windows Live Messenger beta
review The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.June 19, 2006
Microsoft to embed Live services in Windows
The company preps a developer's kit to link Windows Live ID to "rich client" Windows applications.June 19, 2006
Looking beyond Gates for new ideas
The company is developing an internal technology that will let more of its employees have a say in the company's technical direction.June 19, 2006
The end of the Gates era
special report Microsoft and Bill Gates have long been nearly synonymous. That's about to change, as he looks to 2008 as the end of his day-to-day involvement.June 16, 2006
Bob Muglia takes on services, Google
newsmakers Chief of Microsoft's server and tools talks about new services, building OSes and dealing with the Justice Department.June 15, 2006
Microsoft details Windows Live 'platform'
Software giant bets advertising, Microsoft-hosted services will motivate developers to write consumer Web applications.

June 13, 2006
At TechEd, Microsoft gets down to business
roundup At its TechEd 2006 conference, the software giant tells how its online services initiative pertains to IT professionals and software developers.June 13, 2006
Stealth test program draws fire
Company has turned Windows users into guinea pigs by sending an unfinished antipiracy tool out as a "high priority" update.

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Discuss: Online shifts for Windows
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