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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>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