Windows Live Essentials Beta Now Available For Download

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Beta testers can now get their hands on the massive Windows Live Essentials package, the software suite that’s been called “better than Mac for photos, hands down”. And you won’t believe what’s included in this setup.

What’s involved in the mammoth software package? Well, there’s plenty here, including Windows Live Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Mail, and Messenger. It used to be that these were included back when Windows Vista was released, but when Microsoft launched Windows 7, Microsoft figured that people could download the apps they wanted.

It does give you, admittedly, a note of flexibility that’s not usually associated with the old “bundle everything in sight” philosophy of Microsoft. Plus it also frees up some hard drive space in the opening minutes of starting your computer, especially if you’re gearing it more toward a home theater PC or a gaming PC. And the Windows Live package is designed specifically to blend in with things like SkyDrive and the Windows Live network.

If you’re wanting them for your Windows 7, they’re now available for download.