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A blast from the past!
MSN, Hotmail, and Windows Live are all part of Microsoft's history of online services. Here's a brief rundown:
- MSN (Microsoft Network): Launched in 1995, MSN was a collection of online services, including email, chat, news, and entertainment. It was initially available only to users with a Microsoft account.
- Hotmail: Launched in 1996, Hotmail was a free web-based email service that allowed users to create an account and access their email from any internet-connected device. Microsoft acquired Hotmail in 1997 and integrated it into the MSN network.
- Windows Live: In 2005, Microsoft rebranded MSN as Windows Live, a suite of online services that included email, messaging, and other features. Windows Live was designed to be a more comprehensive online platform, with a focus on integration with Windows operating systems.
In 2012, Microsoft rebranded Windows Live as Outlook.com, which is the current email service offered by Microsoft. Outlook.com is a more modern and feature-rich email service that has replaced Hotmail and Windows Live.
Here's a rough timeline of the evolution:
- 1995: MSN launched
- 1996: Hotmail launched
- 1997: Microsoft acquires Hotmail
- 2005: MSN rebranded as Windows Live
- 2012: Windows Live rebranded as Outlook.com
Today, Outlook.com is the primary email service offered by Microsoft, and it's available as a web-based service, as well as through mobile apps and desktop clients.