I have been testing both Mail and Messenger. I use Outlook Express and it works perfect..even tho both are not compatible with Vista ...
Messenger is v8.1.0780.00 and Live Mail is 8.0.1226. bust I like Live Mail is it will check all pop3 mails and hotmail at the same time... special mails (gmail) and it currently is very fast on loading....plus the RSS feeds are great also.
think this time MS is going in the right direction.
added the 1 to .1226