Changes Coming in Windows Live Hotmail

The Microsoft Windows Live Team has been working on an update for Windows Live Hotmail. Expected feature improvements include

• Faster Logon
  Signing in, viewing and opening e-mail should result in up to a 70% increase in speed with Broadband connections and a 56% increase in speed for dial-up.
  

• Improved Security
  Expect improved spam detection and protection against viruses and scams.

• Design Changes
  
  • The classic and full versions of Hotmail are being combined, allowing you to check e-mail without having to open it up.
  • New Themes and colors to personalize your inbox.

• Contact and Group Mail Improvements
  Start typing in the "To" line and there will be a choice of e-mail contacts that most closely match what is typed.
  

• Ever-Increasing Storage
  Although limits, Hotmail storage will automatically grow as additional storage space is needed.
  

• Instant Message (IM) from Hotmail

• New calendar features
  

These are features that are not changing:

• Your login
• Your e-mail address
• Your contact and distribution lists
• Ability to get your e-mail anywhere you're on the Internet

References:

• Windows Live Hotmail: Coming Soon

• Windows Live

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