Microsoft's new Windows Live Messenger, previously available by invitation only, is now open to the public (er, the Windows PC, IE browser-only public) for download. Tech Crunch got a briefing on the
new specs. Along with a new interface, offline message reception, and template customization, the revamped IM platform integrates with MSN Video in the bottom of the window, and expands Windows Live
Call, the new VoIP prepaid calling feature, into 8 new European markets. The best new feaure, TechCrunch says, is Foldershare, which allows users to drag and drop the contents of a whole folder on one
of your buddies' to-share files, which then appears on both users' desktops.
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