Participating in the first UK preview of This event was the first public (ie, to a private group) UK presentation of and discussion about the collection of new internet-based services from Microsoft that are currently in beta testing. I've not yet directly experienced any of the constituent parts of Windows Live (I'm on the beta sign-up waiting lists) other than pop in now and again to the Ajax-based customization features where you can add and subtract content that will appear in your personalized page. Here's a screenshot so you can get an idea:
Live.com - the portal/home page shown in the screenshot above (Windows Live Mail - the successor to developer blog)
- Phil is an expat Brit living in Seattle, been with Microsoft for some 14 years (and describes his job as 'evangelist'). Loves Land Rover Discoveries. Heh! I wonder if he's come across Adrian Melrose's
- Microsoft needs to do a better job in listening to customers, Phil said (Windows Live Fremont. (Reminded me a bit of Windows Live Contact
Microsoft's PR agency in France (and where Microsoft's European HQ is located), who are doing similar such events in other European countries notably Germany. Well organized and put together. I had the pleasure of meeting two of Heaven's angels, Romain and Nicolas. Nice work, guys! [Edit:] Just discovered NevilleHobson.com blog which focuses on business communication and technology.- Internet telephony (aka Teleo acquisition Microsoft made last August. Rather, new plans, Phil said. No details as yet. Related - Phil showed off a new USB phone from Philips designed to work with the new Messenger. A significant challenge to Skype, it seems to me.
- Very few questions during the presentation, but lots of conversation afterwards.
As Phil mentioned, one of the benefits you get when you're part of an invited group to an event like this is the opportunity to get fast-tracked through any waiting lists to try things out. So I'm looking forward to actively starting to kick the tyres, etc, of Windows Live Messenger in particular within the next week or so. Once I've played a little, I'll then be in a good position to post some thoughts about the services in action, and some comment on the business potential (even though this is not targeted at businesses).Heaven,
Neville is currentlly the VP of New Marketing at NevilleHobson.com
- Microsoft needs to do a better job in listening to customers, Phil said (Windows Live Fremont. (Reminded me a bit of Windows Live Contact
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