This week Microsoft Corp. will offer beta testers an exclusive first look at the new real-time communications experience in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system that will revolutionize the way people communicate and work together. Windows Messenger provides an intuitive, personal communication experience that enables people to see, talk, work and play effortlessly with friends, family and colleagues online and in real time.

Today, the PC is a vital tool for text-based communications such as e-mail and instant messaging. Windows XP delivers the next level of communications through real-time audio- and video-conferencing, application sharing and online collaboration. Windows Messenger will bring the fun and productivity of full-feature communication to Windows XP users through easy-to-use, high-quality, real-time communication tools built on a standards-based extensible platform.

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