Windows Live Groups Replaces MSN Chat Rooms

By Chatrooms.NET - 2009-11-09

In late 2008 Microsoft announced the availability of a number of new and updated online applications in its Windows Live suite: Windows Live Photos, Profiles, People, and Groups. In addition, Microsoft also announced that it will allow its users to integrate content from a large number third-party services, including Flickr, LinkedIn, Pandora, Photobucket, StumbleUpon, TripIt, Twitter, and Yelp.

Windows Live Groups is an online service by Microsoft as part of its Windows Live range of services that enable users to create their social groups for sharing, discussion and coordination. Windows Live Groups was released on December 2, 2008. MSN Groups, a similar offering from Microsoft, was discontinued in February, 2009.

Windows groups are a way to stay in touch with people, have discussions or promote a business. groups are easy to create and contain all the capabilities that MSN chat rooms had. Share photos, start discussions, send e-mail, or IM with the whole group at once.

To join or create a Windows Live Group you need a Windows Live ID, if you have a Hotmail, MSN Messenger, or Xbox LIVE account, you already have a Windows Live ID.

Windows Live Groups Provides:

* Windows Live Hotmail provides users to send mass group e-mail messages to all members of a particular Group they are part of.

* Create a custom webpage where everyone can see the latest group activities.

* With Messenger, you can send messages to your whole group of up to 20 people, from your PC or your mobile, so you’re never out of touch with your favorite people.

* Windows Live Messenger allow users to create Groups in their contact list and start conversations with these Groups.

* The shared Windows Live calendar makes it easy to see who's busy when, and plan your next group event.

You can now apply new themes to groups, stop people from using your Group in Windows Live Messenger to chat and Microsoft has implemented a mailing list feature for group emails and an option to ban known spammers.

Whether it’s your team or family, Windows Live Groups is the place to get everyone talking and sharing in one online place. Join or create your own Windows Live Group for free.

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