 Windows
Live is the collective brand name for a set of services and
software products from Microsoft. A
majority of these services are Web applications, accessible from a
browser, but there are applications that need installing as well.
There are three basic groups of these services: connect, share and
protect.
Windows Live -
LIVE.COM - was announced on November 1, 2005. Several Windows
Live properties were rebranded and enhanced from Microsoft's MSN
set of products and services. However, MSN still exists alongside
Windows Live as a means of delivering programmed content (as
opposed to customized content and communications). Although the
new branding might suggest closer technical ties to the Microsoft
Windows operating system and services, the two are available
separately. Microsoft said that Windows Live "is a way to extend
the Windows user experience". LIVE.CM is an ad site.
However, some Web browser
based Windows Live applications are available outside of Windows,
and Windows doesn't include Windows Live applications either.
Windows Vista does, however, provide a link in its user interface
to download Windows Live Messenger.
Some released Windows Live services and programs include the Live
Search search engine, the Windows Live Messenger instant messaging
client, the Windows Live Hotmail webmail service, the Windows Live
OneCare computer security service, and Windows Live Spaces.
Besides Windows Live, which is mainly aimed at individuals, there
are some other Web properties from Microsoft that are branded as
"Live": Microsoft Office Live for small businesses, the Xbox Live
multiplayer gaming and content delivery system for Xbox and Xbox
360, and the Games for Windows - LIVE multiplayer gaming service
for Microsoft Windows.
As of 2007-03-21,
Microsoft has decided to separate its Live Search developments
from its Windows Live services family, forming part of the
Live Search and Ad Platform. Live Search (formerly Windows
Live Search and MSN Search) will consolidate with Microsoft
adCenter in a new group headed by Satya Nadella, part of
Microsoft's Platform and Systems division.
LIVE.CM and ww.LIVE.COM are mistypings of
LIVE.COM
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