Tag - WLM
Zero-G Updated to 2.0.1
on Fri 28 Mar 2008 (01:02 GMT)
on Fri 28 Mar 2008 (01:02 GMT)
It looks like Willz is really hard at work this week, because not only has he released the biggest skin to hit the Plus! system, but he also updated one of his most popular skins, not once, but twice!
This release is mostly a bug-fix release, as this extract from the official announcement states:
For example, this fixes some options panel issues, and also some Plus! notification issues that certain users seemed to have been experiencing. See more information. It is recommended that everyone update to this new version as it contains fixes to a couple of minor issues that occur. See more information here.
>> See the full release announcement
>> Download Zero-G 2.0.1
>> Download Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
This release is mostly a bug-fix release, as this extract from the official announcement states:
It is recommended that everyone update to this new version as it contains fixes to a couple of minor issues that occur.
For example, this fixes some options panel issues, and also some Plus! notification issues that certain users seemed to have been experiencing. See more information. It is recommended that everyone update to this new version as it contains fixes to a couple of minor issues that occur. See more information here.
>> See the full release announcement
>> Download Zero-G 2.0.1
>> Download Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
I AM IRON MAAAAAAAAN! Der-ner-ner-ner-ner....
on Thu 27 Mar 2008 (12:11 GMT)
on Thu 27 Mar 2008 (12:11 GMT)
Will "Willz" Ingles does it once again with his third skin release for the month of March alone! This time it's to advertise the upcoming comic book to movie adaption of Iron Man.
It's a shaped skin, with highly detailed metallic features sticking out from the corners, creating a manufactured look throughout, it follows the purple/maroon and gold theme of Iron Man's armored suit and has animated transitional effects for buttons, as well as a plethora of customization options one of my favourites being a new one; Change Contact DP border colour based on their status, this brings brilliantly toned borders to away and busy contacts Display pictures in the contact list.
The skin is only compatible with the latest Messenger Plus! Live build 4.60 and Windows Live Messenger 8.5.
It's a true symbol of what the Messenger Plus! Live Skinning Engine is currently capable of doing, with improvements going on behind the scenes all the time.
Congratulations Willz the community looks forward to your future releases
>> Get Iron Man Skin (8.5 only)
>> Iron Man Skin Discussion Thread
>> Get Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
It's a shaped skin, with highly detailed metallic features sticking out from the corners, creating a manufactured look throughout, it follows the purple/maroon and gold theme of Iron Man's armored suit and has animated transitional effects for buttons, as well as a plethora of customization options one of my favourites being a new one; Change Contact DP border colour based on their status, this brings brilliantly toned borders to away and busy contacts Display pictures in the contact list.
The skin is only compatible with the latest Messenger Plus! Live build 4.60 and Windows Live Messenger 8.5.
It's a true symbol of what the Messenger Plus! Live Skinning Engine is currently capable of doing, with improvements going on behind the scenes all the time.
Congratulations Willz the community looks forward to your future releases
>> Get Iron Man Skin (8.5 only)
>> Iron Man Skin Discussion Thread
>> Get Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
From one Vista to another, oh boy a shameless plug!
on Wed 26 Mar 2008 (03:36 GMT)
on Wed 26 Mar 2008 (03:36 GMT)
Well from one Vista Skin to another, this time by yours truly (Yes I know another wonderfully shameless plug of mine :-p).
I present to the internet: Vistafy Basic 1.0.0
A Skin By Nile "aNILEator" Plumb
Vistafy Basic v1.0.0
A Skin that aims to blend in with the Vista Basic Theme
Vistafy 'Aero' Will be the next progression.
Please don't steal resources from any skin, you will make kittens sad if you steal any skinners resources or code without permission.
Hope you enjoy
>> Msghelp Vistafy Discussion Thread
>> Get Vistafy Basic 1.0.0
>> Get Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
I present to the internet: Vistafy Basic 1.0.0
A Skin By Nile "aNILEator" Plumb
Vistafy Basic v1.0.0
A Skin that aims to blend in with the Vista Basic Theme
- WLM8.5 & WLM9.0 Beta 1 Compatible
- Colorize-able, Customize-able, Usable
Vistafy 'Aero' Will be the next progression.
Please don't steal resources from any skin, you will make kittens sad if you steal any skinners resources or code without permission.
Hope you enjoy
>> Msghelp Vistafy Discussion Thread
>> Get Vistafy Basic 1.0.0
>> Get Messenger Plus! Live 4.60
Windows Live Messenger 9.0 beta expanded!
on Wed 28 Nov 2007 (18:27 GMT)
on Wed 28 Nov 2007 (18:27 GMT)
So the first Windows Live Messenger 9.0 beta has finally expanded past just butterflies and MVPs to some specially selected testers of previous versions.
There are apparently about 5000 people officially (on Microsoft Connect) testing version 9.0.1407.1107, described by Microsoft as an alpha version and dubbed in the About window as 'Version 2009'. In the welcoming email to testers the Messenger team said:
Here at Messenger Stuff we are 100% against leaks and don't want to jeopardize the beta in any way. For this reason we will not be hosting or linking to any of the leaked setup files. However, we understand that many of you will like to know the changes, so I'm quoting a small changelog from mess.be:
The current version of Messenger Plus! Live (4.23) is "incompatible" with the new beta but Patchou has already said that the latest version of Messenger Plus! Live (version 4.50), due for release in the first week of December, will be compatible. A version of A-Patch has already been made for the new beta.
>> View screenshots in our gallery
There are apparently about 5000 people officially (on Microsoft Connect) testing version 9.0.1407.1107, described by Microsoft as an alpha version and dubbed in the About window as 'Version 2009'. In the welcoming email to testers the Messenger team said:
Please note that this is a private beta for a very small audience only - Windows Live Messenger 9.0 isn't ready for wide distribution yet. By entering the beta, you're agreeing to use the client and send us feedback, and to not share it with anyone else. Doing so is against the Terms of Use. If the build gets out too widely and starts causing problems on the service we may have to shut it down. We don't want to do that and we know you don't want that to happen, so please keep it to yourself.
Here at Messenger Stuff we are 100% against leaks and don't want to jeopardize the beta in any way. For this reason we will not be hosting or linking to any of the leaked setup files. However, we understand that many of you will like to know the changes, so I'm quoting a small changelog from mess.be:
- Sign-in and messaging in multiple locations - You asked for it, now you have it! You can now sign into Messenger from more than one computer at a time, up to four at once. Simply sign into Messenger from one computer, install Messenger on another computer and sign in using the same account. (Only works if all computers are running Messenger 9.0 Beta. Currently enabled only for users whose Windows Live ID country is US or Canada.)
- Signature sounds – Pick your own personal sound that your contacts will hear when you sign into Messenger (only works if you and your contacts have Messenger 9.0 Beta).
- Per contact sounds - Pick unique sounds for each of your contacts. You will be able to tell from across the room who is sending you a message.
- SPIM Reporting - If users send you unsolicited messages or invitations that you consider spam, you can block them and report them as spammers. If you report a user as a spammer, the messenger service will collect this data and put appropriate restrictions on the spammer accounts. All reports of spammers are kept confidential.
- Animated Display Pictures – Show your moves! Messenger now supports animated .gif files as display pictures.
- Link in Personal Status Message – URLs in Personal Status Messages are hot and clickable in the Messenger contact list.
- Behind the Scenes Changes – Architectural changes that modified how things work but shouldn't have changed how things look
- Changes to sign-in, connectivity, presence, sending text IM’s, voice & video featuresWindows Live Contacts Server – wlcomm.exe runs in the background to keep your contacts’ information up-to-date and helps Messenger sign you in faster
The current version of Messenger Plus! Live (4.23) is "incompatible" with the new beta but Patchou has already said that the latest version of Messenger Plus! Live (version 4.50), due for release in the first week of December, will be compatible. A version of A-Patch has already been made for the new beta.
>> View screenshots in our gallery
Coming Soon: Windows Live Messenger 9.0 BETA
on Thu 22 Nov 2007 (18:48 GMT)
on Thu 22 Nov 2007 (18:48 GMT)
For everyone who is celebrating Thanksgiving, we at Messenger Stuff would like to wish you a safe and tummy filled holiday!
A few days ago invitations to the Windows Live Messenger 9.0 BETA were sent to ~1000 testers. At this point we're all under NDA, so no information or screenshots can be made available. The public beta should be starting soon so keep your eyes on your inbox because it's first come first serve. As soon as the word is given, we're going to feature a full review of the beta as well as some possible invites for our readers! So, keep checking back for updates!
A few days ago invitations to the Windows Live Messenger 9.0 BETA were sent to ~1000 testers. At this point we're all under NDA, so no information or screenshots can be made available. The public beta should be starting soon so keep your eyes on your inbox because it's first come first serve. As soon as the word is given, we're going to feature a full review of the beta as well as some possible invites for our readers! So, keep checking back for updates!
New screenshot of Windows Live Web Messenger, beta soon!
on Sat 17 Nov 2007 (15:38 GMT)
on Sat 17 Nov 2007 (15:38 GMT)
I've been busy labelling a new screenshot of Windows Live Web Messenger to show you all the features that will be available when the service launches into public beta, which should be quite soon. The features include:
The feedback page is up, the dogfood entrance site has been updated, and it's actually being recognised by Microsoft, so how much longer until we get to play with the only Windows Live wave 2 product not to have been properly revealed yet?
>> New screenshot of Windows Live Web Messenger
- Ability to change your display name, display picture, personal message and status
- Similar look to Windows Live Messenger PC client
- Send emoticons and nudges
- Contact options including groups and word-wheel searching
- No more multiple windows! Multi-chat view to show mini stacked conversations or full window view to show one conversation and then choose others from a list on the right
The feedback page is up, the dogfood entrance site has been updated, and it's actually being recognised by Microsoft, so how much longer until we get to play with the only Windows Live wave 2 product not to have been properly revealed yet?
>> New screenshot of Windows Live Web Messenger