question about version 8.5 vs. 8.1

I have version 8.1; I could not find any information about the different
versions can someone please let me know what 8.5 version has that I do not
already have on my 8.1 version. Also, to use yahoo contacts do I now have to
run version 8.5 or can I still, as I suspect be able to use version 8.1 of
Windows Live Messenger to add Yahoo messenger contacts.

Also for each version 8.1 and 8.5 what other messenger services are
compatable, ie this what other contacts may I add on to my Windows Live
messenger contact lists who dont use Windows Live Messenger. I already know
Yahoo contacts are compatable obviously but are there any others.

Thanks

Hi Bobby,

8.5 is a Beta Version.

http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
Click on Try the latest Beta Version to check it out. Information you
are looking for is there also.


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thecreator



"Bobby" <> wrote in message
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>I have version 8.1; I could not find any information about the different
> versions can someone please let me know what 8.5 version has that I do not
> already have on my 8.1 version. Also, to use yahoo contacts do I now have
> to
> run version 8.5 or can I still, as I suspect be able to use version 8.1 of
> Windows Live Messenger to add Yahoo messenger contacts.
>
> Also for each version 8.1 and 8.5 what other messenger services are
> compatable, ie this what other contacts may I add on to my Windows Live
> messenger contact lists who dont use Windows Live Messenger. I already
> know
> Yahoo contacts are compatable obviously but are there any others.
>
> Thanks