8.5 versus 2008 versus 9

I can't seem to find it anywhere, but can someone tell me the difference
between 8.5 and version 2008? I have 8.1 now, would you recommend upgrading
to 8.1 or 2008, or wait for version 9.0/2009?

Greetings,

Well, the versions are 8.1, 8.5 and 9.0. There is no "2008" (yes, it got added to the
product name for some ridiculous reason but it's not a separate version).

Anyway, although there's something to be said for not fixing something if it's not broke, 8.5
contains numerous bug fixes and I certainly would never recommend anyone to use 8.1
(especially on Vista).

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MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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"mc" <> wrote in message
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> I can't seem to find it anywhere, but can someone tell me the difference
> between 8.5 and version 2008? I have 8.1 now, would you recommend upgrading
> to 8.1 or 2008, or wait for version 9.0/2009?

Out of interest why was 8.5 not and automated upgrade or notification of
upgrade from 8.1?

I was running 8.1 and only realise 8.5 was about after surfing one day. I
thought in the past WLM notified you an update was available.

Regards,

Paul


"mc" <> wrote in message
news:3FEDE3AF-8164-4199-B699-...
>I can't seem to find it anywhere, but can someone tell me the difference
> between 8.5 and version 2008? I have 8.1 now, would you recommend
> upgrading
> to 8.1 or 2008, or wait for version 9.0/2009?
>

Hi Paul,

It's pretty much standard procedure that the upgrade isn't put as an automatic update for
about 4-6 months after release. As such, there hasn't been enough time passed.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"Paulw" <> wrote in message
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> Out of interest why was 8.5 not and automated upgrade or notification of upgrade from 8.1?
>
> I was running 8.1 and only realise 8.5 was about after surfing one day. I thought in the
> past WLM notified you an update was available.
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul
>
>
> "mc" <> wrote in message
> news:3FEDE3AF-8164-4199-B699-...
>>I can't seem to find it anywhere, but can someone tell me the difference
>> between 8.5 and version 2008? I have 8.1 now, would you recommend upgrading
>> to 8.1 or 2008, or wait for version 9.0/2009?
>>
>