windows live是什么东西？

Microsoft Live介绍
种种迹象表明微软正在用他们的智慧创造一个新的时代，构建新的帝国.
MS Live的服务：
Find and Discover Information：个人信息获取
- Live.com(个性化信息门户)
-Windows Live Search(个性化搜索)
Enhance and Deepen Relationships：个人信息管理
-Windows Live Mail(邮件)
-Windows Live Messenger(即时通讯)
- Windows Live Favorites(在线书签)
- Windows Live for mobile devices(Live服务的移动设备支持)
Explore and Find New Interests：社会化网络
- Social Networking(社交网络)
- Windows Live Spaces(Blog)
Protection and Performance：安全与维护
- Windows Live Safety Center(在线安全中心)
-Windows OneCare Live(在线系统维护)
- Integrated protection(Live服务的安全防护)
Microsoft Office Live：中小企业在线发布及管理系统
- Microsoft Office Live Basics(类似于企业Blog)
- Microsoft Office Live Essentials(增加企业邮局以及文档、客户、项目管理等功能)
- Microsoft Office Live Collaboration(增加公司内部网功能)
Xbox Live：Xbox游戏在线服务
- Xbox Live Marketplace(交易中心)
- Ubiquitous voice chat(语音聊天)
- Gamer Profile(玩家档案)
- Xbox Live Arcade onXbox 360(游戏的在线下载及购买服务)
以上公布的大部分的服务要过些日子才能真正溶进我们的生活。
其中Live.com已经开始Beta了，如果大家有兴趣的话可以到
www.live.com
去看看！
等等，也许你会说:怕什么，有Google!
是，我也承认Google是个非常有活力的公司，而且他们也一直在不断的进步，但是，在很多方面Google是比不上微软的。就拿前天刚刚出现的Google的个性化主页(中文）来说，微软为对付Google的个性化主页出了start.com，现在又冒出个Live.com。
Google该怎么做？值得注意的是：Live.com的全称是Windows Live,而Start则是定义在MSN门下的，但都是英文的。
以下图片是微软在11月1日的新闻发布会上的图片，来自Flickr
===补充内容===
（2006年8月27日前）
完整的Windows Live服务列表和介绍
01. Windows Live Drive (codename: Storage)
Offering online storage to users
http://drive.live.com
02. Windows Live Contacts
Part of a bigger picture, link goes to Live Mail but will integrate your contacts in Mail and Spaces together.
http://contacts.live.com
03. Windows Live.com (originally: Start.com)
The new web portal for Windows Live - the homepage if you will.
www.live.com
04. Windows Live Web Search
The new MSN Search, with added features for searching for news, images, academia and feeds.
http://search.live.com -http://www.live.com/?stickyHide=on
05. Windows Live Messenger
The rebranded MSN Messenger with integration with Live Spaces, interoperability with Yahoo! as well as free VoIP and video calls.
http://messenger.live.com
06. Windows Live Ideas
The central site reporting on what’s new, what’s coming and what’s already out - just had a facelift on the site as well.
http://ideas.live.com
07. Windows Live Mail (codename: Kahuna)
The rebranded MSN Hotmail - better interface, easier to browse contacts, and no page refreshing as well as advanced spam protection.
http://mail.live.com
08. Windows Live Favourites (codename: Roaming Favourites)
Enabling you to access your favourites from anywhere in the world using this simple web interface - gadget for Live Spaces too.
(US)http://favorites.live.com - (UK)http://favourites.live.com
09. Windows Live Expo (codename: Fremont)
New competitor with eBay - buy, swap and sell products and without any costs to the users at all.
http://expo.live.com
10. Windows Live Labs
The brainy guys workying on new products and advanced technologies to make Live products better.
http://labs.live.com
11. Windows Live OneCare (previously: OneCare Live)
The one stop place for computer protection, anti-virus and advanced firewall.
Subscription service - 90 day trial available for free
http://onecare.live.com -www.windowsonecare.com
12. Windows Live Local (previously: Virtual Earth)
An advanced mapping system with satellite coverage, road maps, soon to have driving directions and route planner, with Birds Eye™ imagery
http://local.live.com
13. Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner (codename: Safety Center)
Online scanning facility for checking your computer for viruses and cleaning up unnecessary files.
http://safety.live.com
14. Windows Live Custom Domains
Allowing you to have your own domain name to use with Windows Live, Mail and Messenger.
http://domains.live.com
15. Windows Live Call
Allowing you to call overseas and landlines for very cheap rates
Feature embedded in Windows Live Messenger
http://messenger.live.com
16. Windows Live Call for Free (codenamed: FreeCall)
Enables you to call businesses for free after searching for them in Live Local.
Feature embedded in Windows Live Local
http://local.live.com
17. Windows Live Search
The free desktop application allowing you to search files on your computer, the web, Messenger sharing folders and your Live Drive.
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
18. Windows Live Search Desktop (codename OneView)
Part of Windows Live Search (there’s a lot of desktop/search/toolbars, we’re all a bit confused but they’re all set in stone)
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
19. Windows Live Search Translation
Allowing you to search using Live Web Search but translate pages and/or text
http://search.live.com
20. Windows Live Local Preview
Imagery of San Francisco and Seattle, allowing you to navigate the map with a variety of views at street level.
http://preview.local.live.com
21. Windows Live Toolbar
A toolbar which adds itself to Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer, allowing access to your Space, Live Mail, and Live Favourites and search everywhere you go.
http://toolbar.live.com
22. Windows Desktop Search
Part of Windows Live Search (there’s a lot of desktop/search/toolbars, we’re all a bit confused but they’re all set in stone)
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
23. Windows Live Mail Center (previously: Mail Desktop/Outlook Express Live)
Enabling you to see your Live Mail, other POP3 and IMAP folders as well as RSS feeds and other email addresses and contacts on your desktop.
No website yet, download only
http://g.msn.com/1csbeta/OELive
24. Windows Live ID
The new and improved MSN Passport - working seamlessly with Live services and allowing multiple sign-ins with different accounts.
http://login.live.com -http://account.live.com
25. Windows Live Essentials (previously Windows Live Now)
The Google Pack equivilant - allowing you to customise and install all the available Live services straight away
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
26. Windows Live Account
The central point to change, modify and create new Live ID’s and settings.
http://account.live.com
27. Windows Live Clipboard
Enabling you to cut, copy and paste information from one website server to another ideal for moving calendar or contact entries between accounts.
No URL yet, but check out the non-Microsoft site
www.liveclipboard.org
28. Windows Live Marketplace (codename: Agora)
The new Marketplace enabling you to buy and download software straight to your Vista machine.
www.windowsmarketplace.com
29. Windows Live Shopping
Competitor to Amazon.com - lets you browse and buy software at your own time, pace and leisure
http://shopping.live.com
30. Windows Live QnA (codename: Answers)
Ask questions, get answers, vote on answers and earn kudos points which earn you special rewards.
http://qna.live.com
31. Windows Live Spaces (codename: Spaces 10.5)
The world’s biggest social networking site, letting you blog, add photo’s, customise content and add gadgets.
http://spaces.live.com
32. Windows Live Academic Search
Allows you to search the web for academia - books and journals from different author and relevance.
Academic tab onhttp://search.live.com
33. Windows Live Image Search
Enables you to search the web for specific images, of different sizes and preview panes.
Image tab onhttp://search.live.com
34. Windows Live Product Search
Enables you to search the web for products to buy using Windows Live Search.
http://products.live.com
35. Windows Live Voicemail
A new feature for Live Mail and Messenger for leaving voice messages for other people for when they are unavailable.
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
36. Windows Live Sign-In Assistant
The easier way to signin and out of Windows Live using a simpler interface and advanced security.
http://login.live.com -http://account.live.com
37. Windows Live Wifi Suite
Downloadable software for easy access to wireless networks on your laptop or mobile device.
http://wifi.live.com
38. Windows Live Hotspot Locator
Web interface allowing you to search hundreds of thousands of free or paid wireless hotspot locations in over 90 countries.
http://hotspot.live.com
39. Windows Live Dev
The development center and supplier of software developmnet kits for Windows Live developers.
http://dev.live.com
40. Windows Live Gallery (codename: Customise)
The central place to browse, submit or apply gadgets to Live.com or to Windows Live Spaces.
http://gallery.live.com
41. Windows Live Mobile
Live for mobile devices - accessible on a mobile device and able to see your customisable Windows Live.com
Mobile devices only
http://mobile.live-int.com/portal/default.aspx
42. Windows Live Mobile Mail
The revamped MSN Hotmail for Mobile but brought to a mobile device.
Mobile devices only
http://mobile.live.com
43. Windows Live Mobile Search
The revamped MSN Search for Mobile but brought to a mobile device - mobile compatibility integrated.
Mobile devices only
http://mobile.live.com
44. Windows Live Publishing Portal
The new way to buy books - searching millions of books and able to buy them online using an online preview pane.
http://publisher.live.com
45. Windows Live Feeds
A dedicated team to help aggregate information around the Internet - just how RSS is part of Mail Center.
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
46. Windows Live Dashboard
Part of Essentials but lets you see what you have installed, what’s on offer and other links for support.
No URL yet - keep an eye out on Windows Live Ideas
windows live 中文官方网站：http://get.live.cn/