I always use beta versions of the latest updates and versions of my favorite software and online programs. It's like getting a sneak preview but you get everything, all the secrets, good and bad. You get to help figure it all out and learn all of the ins and outs before most other people get on the wagon. Why anyone wouldn't want to is beyond me, but to each their own.

MSN beta 9.0 has all kinds of new and exciting extras that you'd never thought of in addition to some seriously needed upgrades. Let's take a look at some of the many options you have with the new MSN beta download. You'll get the most exciting and brilliant tools that work with Internet Explorer 8. This is the latest version of the most popular internet browser in history.

With fully customizable menus and backgrounds, you're completely in control. MSN messenger beta gives you a whole new world of smileys and other emoticons as well as themes like you've never seen before. If you're into chatting, this is definitely what you've been waiting for. Use your messenger to talk to anyone, anywhere for free with VoIP capabilities.

Been waiting for video chat to catch up with the rest of the technology world? It's finally happened. With this latest download, you get video chat that is bar none. You'll be able to see the slightest expressions, the full picture of those you want to stay in touch with the most. Don't ever miss another precious moment with your loved ones far away.

You will be blown away by all of the easier to use, pretty awesome options you get with this latest Microsoft offering. You'll be able to chat via your Hotmail account with everyone on your MSN messenger-now Live Windows Messenger-without having to actually load or log in to the Messenger program.

Security has increased with MSN beta 9.0 and will make for a more pleasant, easier and definitely safer experience online, no matter what you're doing. File sharing is made simpler and you'll love the speediness of getting your messages across.