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It seems as though we've been waiting ages for Microsoft to deliver Windows Live Wave 4. Now that there's finally a download floating around the Internet, it probably won't come as a surprise to anyone where you can find it: The Pirate Bay. Like pretty much every build of Windows 7 that went public, this, too is a leak.
The apps included in Wave 4 -- Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Sync, and Writer -- are tagged as betas, and both Sync and Messenger are currently restricted to corporate users with Microsoft credentials. So no, your LiveID won't let you sign in...Unless, of course, you get your hands on the patch for Messenger which is also floating around.
I find it curious that while the ribbon interface is everywhere only Messenger seems to feature any Windows 7 shell integration features thus far. Like a lot of people, I assumed that the Wave 4 apps would all snuggle up Microsoft's shiny new OS.
The apps included in Wave 4 -- Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Sync, and Writer -- are tagged as betas, and both Sync and Messenger are currently restricted to corporate users with Microsoft credentials. So no, your LiveID won't let you sign in...Unless, of course, you get your hands on the patch for Messenger which is also floating around.
I find it curious that while the ribbon interface is everywhere only Messenger seems to feature any Windows 7 shell integration features thus far. Like a lot of people, I assumed that the Wave 4 apps would all snuggle up Microsoft's shiny new OS.
Live Mail feels like a big improvement and is now somewhere in between Live Mail Wave 3 and Outlook.
Live Writer has seen a number of improvements as well (particularly integration with online services like YouTube and Facebook). It's even better than previous versions -- which were already must-haves for desktop blogging on Windows.
While possibly not as widely-used as Picasa, Wave 4's Photo Gallery certainly gives Google's desktop photo app a run for its money. Quick retouching and adjustments are a breeze, as is tagging people, locations, and descriptions.
I'm not much for desktop video editing, but it's clear where the focus is in Movie Maker: making it easy to put together clips for uploading to YouTube, Facebook, and Live sites.
Live Writer has seen a number of improvements as well (particularly integration with online services like YouTube and Facebook). It's even better than previous versions -- which were already must-haves for desktop blogging on Windows.
While possibly not as widely-used as Picasa, Wave 4's Photo Gallery certainly gives Google's desktop photo app a run for its money. Quick retouching and adjustments are a breeze, as is tagging people, locations, and descriptions.
I'm not much for desktop video editing, but it's clear where the focus is in Movie Maker: making it easy to put together clips for uploading to YouTube, Facebook, and Live sites.
Any of you who were antsy enough to download and grabbed the torrent -- what are your thoughts so far? Has it been worth the wait?
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsguelthMar 21st 2010 10:37PM
These look good. Finally a reason to completely dump google.
I wonder how long they plan on keeping this out of public view as I can see it still needs some polish. (ie. more integration with Windows 7 and mobile).
But I welcome the changes I see...
F-ZeroMar 22nd 2010 12:10AM
An agent working for the MS Ministry of Propaganda!
JiMar 21st 2010 11:36PM
I'm really liking Live Mail's improvements
FoiledMar 22nd 2010 1:00AM
Does anyone know why it's not letting me install it?
Screenshot of the error- http://i.imgur.com/rMWuQ.png
jamesvdmMar 22nd 2010 2:27AM
Make sure all the background processes for live are closed.
SquareWheelMar 22nd 2010 2:29AM
Another program is preventing the error? I'd suggest removing older versions of Live programs and closing any currently running processes.
BrentMar 22nd 2010 5:50AM
@NyaR
What is your reason here to keep Googling?
Do you drool anytime you see double O's? Get off yer high OO's and stop questioning people's personal preferences in applications and services. Stupid sycophantic googler.
RIDDL3RMar 22nd 2010 9:27AM
NyaR wins
Jaky AstikMar 22nd 2010 11:33AM
Well, I've been using Windows Live Writer as my default desktop blogging software. The improvements are welcome. I was planning to move to Mac since a few days but Windows Live Writer holds me back on Windows. I also like 7, though.
ChuckMar 22nd 2010 12:32PM
This is really welcome news. I havent been a real fan of the current version of mail, but still use it. Im really looking forward to when this is released.......
breydonstangelandMar 22nd 2010 1:28PM
don't think you are getting out of paying my child support.
mkoMar 22nd 2010 2:04PM
Still no Tumblr support for Writer.
Or Perhaps it's no WL Writer support by Tumblr?
rorMar 22nd 2010 3:19PM
I'm guessing that Live Movie Maker still doesn't allow you to record audio directly into the project? (which is something you can do with Movie Maker 2.1)
toohightocomplyMar 23rd 2010 3:57AM
@NyaR
"Looking through your comments you seem to represent M$ interests, in some way, so its quite curious to see you declare war on Google"
Wow, you take the time to look thru other people's comments, and then blast them because you don't agree?
There is a word for stuff like that.... hmmm...
Lamer.
Brian SimpsonApr 12th 2010 11:33AM
This "updated" WL Movie Maker is such a dud! After literally 1000's of people screamed at MS about the first version of WLMM, the friendly folks on the WLMM development team have listened to our concerns and done...
...nothing.
Downloaded the beta, and there is still no
1. timeline,
2. jpg picture capture
3. slow down/ speed up
4. real time narration
What a piece of garbage! Back to my Movie Maker 6 on W7!