Microsoft has released Windows Live Messenger Beta, a "next-generation" MSN Messenger that will soon be replacing their old instant messenger service all together. The feature list includes:

• Have free real-time text, video and voice conversations with other Messenger users
• Call your friends? mobiles or land-line telephones by signing up for MCI Web Calling to make affordable domestic and international calls
• Send all your familiar winks and emoticons, plus some cool new ones
• Share cool activities such as music mix, games and remote assistance
• Easily share documents of all kinds with Sharing Folders

So basically it's a little prettier and has new emoticons. Download it here!

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