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Windows Live Messenger To Adopt XMPP Open Instant Messaging Protocol

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Microsoft has announced that Windows Live Messenger will be moving away from it’s own proprietary system to use XMPP (the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol). This means that it’s far easier to create apps that work well with Windows Live, or even integrate it directly into devices.

XMPP’s also behind a number . . .

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Collaborating in 1776 With The Technology of Today

Ever wonder how life would have been for you when you were younger if you knew what you know today?

I am sure the same thoughts have existed when it comes to technology and Microsoft has developed a video that takes some creative liberties with this line of thinking.

So this is . . .

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New Microsoft Cloud Commercial for Christmas

Just in time for Christmas a new commercial from Microsoft is hitting the airwaves highlighting the ability to share video via the cloud.  No need to be in the same house, city, state or even country.

(via WinRumours)

Related Posts New Windows Live Commercial Featuring Remote Desktop New Cloud . . .

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Microsoft Game Hub

Microsoft announced yesterday that they have refreshed their MSN Gaming site and improved it to connect players across social media for a unique casual gaming experience:

“We’ve made it easier to find and play the games you love while connecting to the people who matter most,” said Kevin Unangst, senior global director . . .

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Windows 7 Meets Windows Live to Connect, Create and Share

There is a new website at Microsoft that highlights the way that Windows 7 and Windows Live connects your PC to the cloud and lets you do more things with your digital memories.

There are three categories of information as shown above under the headers of Create, Connect and Share and . . .

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Guest Post: Comment on Facebook Photos with Windows Live Messenger 2011

This is a guest post from Shiraz Aleem who blogs for Progmic and Microsoft Feed.  He is a self-proclaimed geek who hails from Karāchi, Pakistan.

How to Comment on a Picture of Your Friend on Facebook through Windows Live Messenger

The final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011 launched last week and . . .

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