'Outlook Connector for MSN' to be premium service for subscribers only.
Microsoft demonstrated a forthcoming feature of MSN 9.0 — called Outlook Connector for MSN — at its annual Financial Analyst Meeting here on Thursday.
The Connector is aimed at providing users with seamless integration between Outlook 2003 and MSN services, such as scheduling, contact management, photo-sharing, and the like.
During Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates' kick-off remarks to the financial analyst and press attendees of the day-long event, lead technical program manager Raj Pai put a "preview" release of the Connector through its paces. Pai said Microsoft make the final version of the Connector available as part of MSN 9.0 when it ships later this year.
Microsoft officials have acknowledged for years that customers have been champing at the bit for the ability to share their business and home calendars and contacts
News source: Microsoft-watch.com
