Microsoft Russified its social network

    Windows Live Spaces , a social network from Microsoft, which is almost MySpace's twin sister , is now in Russia. Own "module" in it managed to acquire several Russian-speaking users. The first impressions of the event appear on blogs .

    This corporation news is not the only one. It is also reported about the release of the next version of the IM client Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (it was previously Russified). The service is integrated with the social network, and gives, for example, the ability to determine which contact updated the blog. According to the press service of Microsoft, the branded messenger has improved security settings and is accessible from many devices.

    The corporation responds about the Windows Live Spaces network as follows: it is a free network service that allows you to create and maintain interactive diaries on the Internet, upload photo and video files to them. In the near future, it will include the ability to search for contacts by the criteria of name, age, interests, as well as a synchronization function with mobile devices.

    The list of advantages of Windows Live Spaces is as follows:

    - Work with photo and video files. Ability to upload up to 500 photos per month.
    - Work with blogs.
    - Design: 100 themes to choose from
    - Ability to add "features", such as broadcasting a weather forecast or personal horoscope.
    - You can create any catalogs - music tracks, favorite links, etc.
    - Ability to keep a diary from your device or smartphone.
    - Availability of Windows Live Toolbar.

    Windows Live Spaces (formerly MSN Spaces) was launched in December 2004. It is currently available in 15 languages ​​in 36 countries. The number of Windows Live Spaces users per month is more than 120 million, according to comScore Networks Inc as of July 2006 ( Source ).

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