Wave 4 to bring ribbon interface for Windows Live Writer

A few minutes back, we informed you about some of the new features that Windows Live Messenger 2010will bring. Many of you would be aware of the fact that Wave 4 is expected to arrive at a certain time in 2010, hopefully in January. Wave includes a diverse set of products which of course includes Live Messenger.Windows Live Writer is also a part of it. With Wave 4, Windows Live Writer will be getting the ribbon interface which will  give the blogging tool a much sexier look.

(Image credit : Neowin)

• Home Tab – Shows all the commonly used functions such as insert images, formatting commands (alignment , bullets and more)
• Insert Tab– Supposedly provides you the option to Insert Images, Videos, Tables, Maps and similar features)
• Blog Account Tab – Provides functions such as adding a new blog account, change settings for a blog account and other related options.

How can I end the post, without telling you that the ribbon interface also includes the Backstage view, which presumably mimics all the options listed in the File menu of the currently available Windows Live Writerversion.

I just wonder, will the UI revamped Live Writer bring picture editing tools that will allow you to do actions such as crop the image, remove the background and more. If it does, it will be highly appreciated.  Do share with us your input on this matter.

If you are interested in knowing about the Windows Live Messenger 2010 and its new features, check out the following link:

What to expect from Windows Live Messenger 2010

What’s coming in Windows Live Messenger 2010

Neowin always has something interesting posted on its site. This time it’s no different. Infact, the news we are going to share with you is huge. An anonymous tipster has shared with Neowin, the screenshots of the upcoming and much awaited Windows Live Messenger 2010. In a nutshell, the upcoming version of Windows Live Messenger will bring the forever requested tabbed conversation feature and a socially rich  main messenger window . It wouldn’t be wrong to say that social networking is at the heart of the upcoming chat client from Microsoft.

• Two columns, the left one showcases the latest social updates from your Messenger contacts who clearly need to be subscribed to Twitter and Facebook.
• Quick links for the various contact categories such as other contacts, all and more.
• Rectangular share box in the top part of the window. I wonder if Microsoft intends to do more with this, may be allow us to post updates right from the Messenger to our Twitter or Facebook account. To add to the fun, it would really be nice to include a URL shortening service (please!). This is one thing that everyone which ofcourse includes bloggers will vote for this functionality.

I just wonder if the innovative Windows Live team are thinking of making this an all in one Messenger that will allow us to chat directly with our Facebook contacts.

The second change that Messenger 2010 will bring, is one that lot of users have been waiting impatiently for. Yes, tabbed conversations are finally a part of your favorite IM software.

Windows Live Messenger 2010 will be released as part of Wave 4. By the way you will be hearing more about Wave 4 expectedly in the Mix event as pointed out by Kip Kniskern of LiveSide.

Speaking of Windows Live Messenger, Nokia recently added Live Messenger support in its Nokia Messaging app.