Next-Gen Windows Live In India

Microsoft has launched the next generation of Windows Live equipped with a new set of tools and services in the country.

The updated Windows Live has built-in security features that promise users an easier way to communicate and share from anywhere and across multiple devices.
Regarded as an all-in-one package, the new service complements Windows Vista and desktop applications, thus connecting the offline and online worlds.

There are enhancements made to popular Windows Live services, including Live Hotmail, Live Messenger, Live Spaces, and Live Writer. Also, new fun tools, such as Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Events have been added to the service.

The new Windows Live mail will enable users to aggregate multiple inboxes from other accounts like AOL and Gmail and combine multiple contact lists into one, and simple access using a mobile phone. Also, the new messenger will allow sharing, video calling, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capabilities.
Using the new Windows Live Photo Gallery, users will be able to find, fix, organize, and share photos and videos, as well as upload them to Windows Live Spaces, Flickr, or Soapbox on MSN Video.

According to Jaspreet Bindra, country manager (Online Services Business) of Microsoft India, Internet-savvy consumers are relying more and more on the Web to communicate and share with their friends and family. At the same time, they're also becoming increasingly frustrated with how difficult it's to keep track of all their email accounts, photos, blogs, address books, and other online information. According to Bindra, the superior level of digital technology will simplify all this.

The new Windows Live services also include Windows Live OneCare Family Safety, which provides tools to help parents protect children from inappropriate online content and contacts.

Those using Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems can download the next-generation Windows Live service at http://get.live.com/.