Windows Live Hotmail is Gradually Rolling Out Web IM Feature

Before I proceed with this write-up I’m forced to ask Microsoft this question – “Why only now?” So ok, LiveSide.net is reporting that Windows Live Hotmail is gradually integrating the web version of its Windows Live Messenger. As soon as this feature gets activated in your Hotmail account, you can now start IM sessions with your Windows Live Messenger contacts even if you don’t login to Windows Live Messenger. Instead, you can login to your Windows Live Hotmail account and you will see an embedded Web IM facility.