I have a bunch of invites to the Windows Live Messenger beta if anyone wants one, not that you actually need one to use the beta anymore – it’s public!

I rather like the new version of MSN Messenger, although I’ve not installed it at home yet. I am waiting for it to come out of beta and for the Live version of Messenger Plus! to be released. I have been using the beta (with a working MessPatch) at work however, and I am very impressed… though I do miss being able to type /me in a message.

I’ll probably post an updated set of installation instructions when Windows Live Messenger goes gold, when Messenger Plus! Live goes gold, and when there’s an updated MessPatch.

Here are a few screenshots of what build 689 looks like before and after I’ve used the MessPatch to clear out the annoying clutter.

Sign-In Window

Contact List

Message Window