I suppose that for some, the testing of the Windows Live service must be feeling like the start of a full time job. Not a bad thing really, just means there is still much of the jury out as to a collective consensus on its overall worth to the end user. (Speaking for myself, of course)

Microsoft this week plans to release several new test versions of Windows Live hosted services, with two of the offerings — Windows Live Expo and Windows Live Local.

Windows Live Expo is an online classified service Microsoft plans to launch in the U.S., the company said. In additional to traditional classified ads — such as listings of items for sale or apartments for rent — the service also will provide social networking and community features.

Once Windows Live Expo is available, users can access the service from other Windows Live services, including MSN Messenger, Windows Live Local, Windows Live Search, Windows Live Spaces, MSN.com and Live.com, Microsoft said. However, users can access the beta of the service that will be released only through MSN Messenger and Windows Live Local. Source: PC World

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