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MSN already does everything

So why bother continuing to develop?

Eyas sent me this screenshot of the apparently leaked next version of Windows Live Messenger.

Windows Live Messenger Microsoft Network Messenger

Only reason I can see is to add more ‘integration with Live services’ (i.e. annoying plugs for other Microsoft products).

Dell webcam effects

Jon helpfully provided half an hours entertainment.

Just think, someone actually had to make all these cheesy effects. What a job.

- What do you do?
- Oh, I make those silly effects you can use in MSN to pretend you have grown a beard/are a sheep/have an afro etc.

facebook attempt to take on MSN

Stalking people on facebook just got easier with the addition of Facebook chat. Provided you use an acceptable browser (see below), you can now easily see which of your friends are online and, apparently, can chat with them.

Obviously seems like a sensible move by Facebook, after all most people probably have more facebook friends than people on their MSN contact list.  Shame about the lack of browser support for K-meleon though, I guess this means I wont be using this new feature.

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