Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). The license may be "free for personal, non-commercial use." Everything created with the freeware programs can be distributed at no cost (for example graphic, documents, or sounds made by user). (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware)

Windows Live Messenger 8.5

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 includes support for the im Initiative. Every time you start a conversation using im, Microsoft shares a portion of the program's advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective organizations dedicated to social causes. So any time you have an im conversation using Windows Live Messenger 8.5, you help address the issues you feel most passionate about. It's simple. All you have to do is join and start an instant messaging conversation.

What is Windows Live Messenger 8.5?
Windows Live Messenger is upgrade version of MSN Messenger. This freeware lets you chat online instantly in real time with friends, family and colleagues. It's faster than e-mail, more discreet than a phone call. Chat using a webcam, send text messages to mobile phones, and express yourself instantly online in real time with new, cool emoticons. MSN Messenger looks like you! Sign in with your own picture, create your own emoticons, and represent yourself with new, cool backgrounds!

Key Features: Call your friends' PC (free), mobile or landline phones. Calls require a microphone and speakers or a headset and broadband connection. Make calls for less than $.02 a minute to most places around the world with Verizon Web Calling. Start a video conversation within minutes with a webcam. Drop in photos and other stuff for friends in a Sharing Folder, as many as your computer can handle. With Windows Live Messenger you can now connect with your Yahoo! IM contacts.

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 has license: Freeware
File Size: 18 MB
Freeware Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Requirements:
- Windows XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64