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A blast from the past!
Windows Live, MSN, and Hotmail are all part of Microsoft's history of online services. Here's a brief rundown:
- Hotmail: Launched in 1996, Hotmail was one of the first free web-based email services. It was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and became a popular alternative to traditional email services.
- MSN: MSN (Microsoft Network) was launched in 1995 as a proprietary online service that provided access to the internet, email, and other online content. It was marketed as a competitor to America Online (AOL) and CompuServe.
- Windows Live: In 2005, Microsoft launched 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 that integrated with Windows operating systems.
In 2012, Microsoft rebranded its online services as Outlook.com, which replaced Hotmail and Windows Live. Outlook.com is a modern, cloud-based email service that offers a range of features, including email, calendar, contacts, and more.
Today, Outlook.com is still a popular email service, and many users continue to use it as their primary email account. However, the legacy of Hotmail and Windows Live remains an important part of Microsoft's history and online services.