Microsoft launched an upgraded version of its MSN Spaces Web site that lets users quickly create a Web site or blog, post photos, and build a network of contacts.
With this service Microsoft adds another name to the Live family.

Microsoft is competing with Yahoo, Google, and others for a share of a growling online advertising market founded on Web-based software applications, including social networking sites.

Windows Live Spaces has some of the same features offered by other social network sites such as MySpace or Hi5. Users who are already using Microsoft's instant messaging application can start a chat from within Live Spaces. Live Spaces also allows users to add others to their network of friends based on introductions from "trusted" contacts. Live Spaces also offers mini applications for users to customize their web page and enhance the visual experience.
Microsoft said that the profile of users under 18 years old can only be viewed by people who are in that particular person's instant messaging contacts.

You cant find Windows Live Spaces Here.
Microsoft also said it will release 10 of 20 beta versions of its Live services by the end of September.
The company said it will release in the coming weeks a new version of the Windows Live Safety Center, a free Web-based antivirus and performance management application. Microsoft is changing that product's name to Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner.

The company also teased another service, a beta called Live QnA. Microsoft describes the service as an online forum where people can ask and answers questions on topics.
A sign-up is available online here.

written by Cristian M.