Tag - Release
Released: Messenger Plus! 4.60
on Thu 20 Mar 2008 (04:03 GMT)
on Thu 20 Mar 2008 (04:03 GMT)
After the highly anticipated release of Messenger Plus! Live 4.50, Patchou has released an update labeled v4.60. This update mainly focuses on new features for developers and skinners, along with various bug fixes. A statement from Patchou:
View: Patchou's official announcement
View: Messenger Plus! Live 4.60 Changelog
Download: Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
A new version of Messenger Plus! is now available for download! Many things have been updated in version 4.60 but if you’re not a script or a skin developer, chances are you won’t see much difference compared with the last update. Still, among the improvements you’ll notice that WMA sound files can be selected for Custom Notifications, all the extra Plus! features now work fine in Mobile Device chat windows, and notification popups are now shown in a better way.
If you're a script developer, you’ll find many new functions of interest in this release, like UploadFileFTP, GetElementPos, ExtractFromZIP and support for synchronous callbacks with GetCallbackPtr. Skin developers will enjoy even more improvements, like DateRange restrictions to make your skin change depending on the current date, advanced new features for Color resources to create customized colorization values and gradient colors, the addition of Font elements to distribute and use special fonts in your skin, the possibility to create a separate About Box window, Environment tags for PlusSkin elements to create conditions based on things like the current version of Messenger, and more! Just check the Change Log and download the latest version of the documentations to see it all...read more
If you're a script developer, you’ll find many new functions of interest in this release, like UploadFileFTP, GetElementPos, ExtractFromZIP and support for synchronous callbacks with GetCallbackPtr. Skin developers will enjoy even more improvements, like DateRange restrictions to make your skin change depending on the current date, advanced new features for Color resources to create customized colorization values and gradient colors, the addition of Font elements to distribute and use special fonts in your skin, the possibility to create a separate About Box window, Environment tags for PlusSkin elements to create conditions based on things like the current version of Messenger, and more! Just check the Change Log and download the latest version of the documentations to see it all...read more
View: Patchou's official announcement
View: Messenger Plus! Live 4.60 Changelog
Download: Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
StuffPlug 3.5 released to the world
on Thu 10 Jan 2008 (00:29 GMT)
on Thu 10 Jan 2008 (00:29 GMT)
After several months of waiting, there is now a very good version of StuffPlug released to the public. The new version is finally fully compatible with Windows Live Messenger 8.5, so almost everyone can enjoy the new version.
You will notice with this version that the interface has now been drastically changed to match Windows Live Messenger more. There are also some experimental features which could be quite interesting. Read absorbation's post for screenshots and a feature list.
Note: StuffPlug 3.5 is not compatible with Windows Live Messenger 9 (but StuffPlug 4 will be).
>> View the announcement at the StuffPlug forums
>> View some screenshots of the new version
>> Download StuffPlug 3.5
You will notice with this version that the interface has now been drastically changed to match Windows Live Messenger more. There are also some experimental features which could be quite interesting. Read absorbation's post for screenshots and a feature list.
After about two months of hard work finishing up all the rough edges on the StuffPlug code I had back then, it's finally ready to be released!
First and foremost, it's now compatible with WLM 8.5!
Other changes from 3.0.387 include, but are definitely not limited to:
First and foremost, it's now compatible with WLM 8.5!
Other changes from 3.0.387 include, but are definitely not limited to:
- loads of bugfixes
- Complete User-Interface overhaul
- New feature: ProperColorize
- New feature: GroupBlock
- New feature: Security Speedup
- Updated feature: FakeInvite
- Updated feature: FriendlyName Editor (you can now enable and disable without restarting)
- Non-finished features are now in a user-accessible "Experimental" menu
Note: StuffPlug 3.5 is not compatible with Windows Live Messenger 9 (but StuffPlug 4 will be).
>> View the announcement at the StuffPlug forums
>> View some screenshots of the new version
>> Download StuffPlug 3.5
Messenger Plus! Live update (4.50.312)
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 (09:37 GMT)
on Mon 17 Dec 2007 (09:37 GMT)
Patchou has released a minor update to the newly released Messenger Plus! Live 4.50. This version fixes some small bugs found in the initial release of 4.50, which are:
>> Download: Messenger Plus! Live 4.50.312
>> View Patchou's Announcement
>> View Messenger Plus! Live Skins Database
- Updated language files included.
- You now get a clear message when importing a skin that's not compatible with the version of Messenger you're currently using. A message is also displayed if an incompatible skin is enabled in the Preferences panel.
- The script editor is now LTR even with if Hebrew or Arabic is selected.
- Fixed: some preferences are not re-loaded properly when different users sign-in without restarting Messenger.
- Fixed: the Resource Extractor does not properly extracts the resources of Messenger Plus! when asked.
- Some small last-minute issues have been taken care of.
- Scripts: a new ImageId optional parameter has been added to Combo_AddItem(). This allows you to insert items with a picture in combobox controls.
>> Download: Messenger Plus! Live 4.50.312
>> View Patchou's Announcement
>> View Messenger Plus! Live Skins Database
Windows Live Messenger 8.5 released a day early
on Tue 06 Nov 2007 (21:08 GMT)
on Tue 06 Nov 2007 (21:08 GMT)
As part of Windows Live Wave 2 there are a huge amount of Windows Live beta products being released this week. For the first time we have seen in years Microsoft actually set a release date, scheduled for the 7th of November for Windows Live Messenger. However, mess.be have managed to get their hands on the build a day early, marking the new version of Windows Live Messenger 2008 (build 8.5.1302.1018).
So what are the changes? Well, err, hum, ahhh, I don't know. Bug fixes seem to be part of the update and with no word on the development blog I'm confused if this release is actually different. I'm finding a lot of issues still present (does anyone find the sounds are way too loud?) and the design has not been perfected yet.
I'm going to be harsh here, but this is the worse release of Messenger I have had experience of. No new features, more bloat and a general lack of improvement all add up to a poor release. The installer also has issues (I didn't click agree or navigate anything). Who is the project manager?
Messenger Plus! Live works perfectly with the new build but I'm not sure current 8.5 skins will work (some may, some may not, I will confirm later).
>> View screenshots of the update
>> Download Windows Live Messenger 8.5.1302.1018
>> Download A-Patch for the new build
>> Source: mess.be
So what are the changes? Well, err, hum, ahhh, I don't know. Bug fixes seem to be part of the update and with no word on the development blog I'm confused if this release is actually different. I'm finding a lot of issues still present (does anyone find the sounds are way too loud?) and the design has not been perfected yet.
I'm going to be harsh here, but this is the worse release of Messenger I have had experience of. No new features, more bloat and a general lack of improvement all add up to a poor release. The installer also has issues (I didn't click agree or navigate anything). Who is the project manager?
Messenger Plus! Live works perfectly with the new build but I'm not sure current 8.5 skins will work (some may, some may not, I will confirm later).
>> View screenshots of the update
>> Download Windows Live Messenger 8.5.1302.1018
>> Download A-Patch for the new build
>> Source: mess.be
MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 released to the world
on Thu 13 Sep 2007 (19:50 GMT)
on Thu 13 Sep 2007 (19:50 GMT)
As I predicted a couple of days ago a new build has been released for MSN Messenger 7.0, fixing a known webcam exploit. The update has come in to protect Windows users using Windows 2000 or below. XP users will be forced to upgrade to Windows Live Messenger 8.1 or higher.
Since the release there have been numerous requests by XP users who still want to keep MSN Messenger. Some people are very reluctant to use Windows Live Messenger for a variety if reasons. So what can you do to keep using MSN Messenger? Well there is a choice ...
First of all you could trick the Messenger protocol into keep using MSN Messenger, although there are no know tools for this yet you will probably see one crop up soon. The most common fixes are either changing the Messenger build number using resource hacker or selecting the compatibly mode when running the program (see screenshot).
Messenger MVP Sunshine had this to say on the issue:
Users should be promoted of the security update, but forcing users to switch to what seems like a new program is suicide for Messenger. I think things like this is what is putting MSN/ Windows Live Messenger firmly in the past, the market of instant messaging has changed since the glory days of just chatting to friends.
>> Download MSN Messenger 7.0.0820
Since the release there have been numerous requests by XP users who still want to keep MSN Messenger. Some people are very reluctant to use Windows Live Messenger for a variety if reasons. So what can you do to keep using MSN Messenger? Well there is a choice ...
First of all you could trick the Messenger protocol into keep using MSN Messenger, although there are no know tools for this yet you will probably see one crop up soon. The most common fixes are either changing the Messenger build number using resource hacker or selecting the compatibly mode when running the program (see screenshot).
Messenger MVP Sunshine had this to say on the issue:
If you are on WinXP and you don't like Windows Live Messenger you can also get the renewed MSN Messenger 7 version:
MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 for Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium and Windows XP
The workaround posted here will probably stop working soon too, eventually you will not be able to sign in with 7.5 anymore (as long as you are using it you are also putting your comp at risk)! Users on Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium will be forced to upgrade to 7.0.0820.
Detailed info: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-054, Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)
MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 for Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium and Windows XP
The workaround posted here will probably stop working soon too, eventually you will not be able to sign in with 7.5 anymore (as long as you are using it you are also putting your comp at risk)! Users on Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium will be forced to upgrade to 7.0.0820.
Detailed info: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-054, Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)
Users should be promoted of the security update, but forcing users to switch to what seems like a new program is suicide for Messenger. I think things like this is what is putting MSN/ Windows Live Messenger firmly in the past, the market of instant messaging has changed since the glory days of just chatting to friends.
>> Download MSN Messenger 7.0.0820
If you can read this I managed to update Messenger Stuff
on Thu 30 Aug 2007 (13:36 GMT)
on Thu 30 Aug 2007 (13:36 GMT)
As announced in my welcome post, we've been working on a new version of the website behind the scenes here at Messenger Stuff. We're finally ready to release the design, site-wide. We've made many changes, and we're always looking for ways to improve our design. absorbation has worked very hard on our new website, kudos to him! Expect some other major updates to the site in the coming days as we move to the new version.
Any comments, suggestions, bugs, browser problems, or things you'd like us to feature on our website are very much welcomed. Feel free to e-mail us via our contact page. We're looking forward to everyone's thoughts & suggestions.
Comment by absorbation:
Phew, it has been a whole year since the last release of msgstuff.com with 1.6 hitting your screens. Today you can experience 1.7, a more user friendly and an entire re-code of the website. The design may not have changed but you will notice a new layout, if you have any suggestions for it contact us and I will try and implement your suggestion.
I have divided the website up into two sections based on the type of users who visit the msgstuff. One is for those seeking Messenger custom content and downloads and those after Messenger based news. The news system has a lot of new features, and contributing to the website is even easier. If you have any news tell us about it!
I will be updating the website a lot over the next couple of days, applying feedback as I receive it. I also have some new features to add soon, something which will make things easier for all our visitors.
If you can, please leave a comment with your opinions.
Any comments, suggestions, bugs, browser problems, or things you'd like us to feature on our website are very much welcomed. Feel free to e-mail us via our contact page. We're looking forward to everyone's thoughts & suggestions.
Comment by absorbation:
Phew, it has been a whole year since the last release of msgstuff.com with 1.6 hitting your screens. Today you can experience 1.7, a more user friendly and an entire re-code of the website. The design may not have changed but you will notice a new layout, if you have any suggestions for it contact us and I will try and implement your suggestion.
I have divided the website up into two sections based on the type of users who visit the msgstuff. One is for those seeking Messenger custom content and downloads and those after Messenger based news. The news system has a lot of new features, and contributing to the website is even easier. If you have any news tell us about it!
I will be updating the website a lot over the next couple of days, applying feedback as I receive it. I also have some new features to add soon, something which will make things easier for all our visitors.
If you can, please leave a comment with your opinions.