Windows Live Messenger 8 and Cross Posting Shenenigans…

A new build of the Windows Live Messenger 8 beta came out today and I’ve had a tiny bit of trouble with it crashing when trying to close the main contact window, but that aside, it looks ok… ok, ok-ish.

I preferred the older look of MSN8 (for lack of typing out Windows Live Messenger 8 each time), it wasn’t that chromey look MSN6 & 7 had, but todays new build has brought it all back with a vengeance.

Windows Live Messenger 8 Main Contact Window

How many gradients does one small application need? Seriously, what was wrong with this look?

Windows Live Messenger 8 Chat Window

As you can see, I was chatting to Neil Turner as part of his mini review of the app, so you’re prolly best going over there, I’m just doing this as kind of a view from the other side…

And yes, I do have invites, and no, I’m not giving them away, so there…

Comments

2 responses to “Windows Live Messenger 8 and Cross Posting Shenenigans…”

  1. Teej Avatar
    Teej

    or WLM8.. dumbass :P

    neways yeah it is chromey and yeah it crashes like a mofo on me

  2. Nabster Avatar
    Nabster

    I have had nothing but problems with version8. never seem to be able to connect ( except for the first time) . Back to use 4.7 as a last resort. Not as much fun.