This is beta number two from the Live team today - Windows Live Mail.  My family now use it to access our Window Live Hotmail and other e-mail accounts. Anyway, for all the gossip, hop over to their blog at Windows Live Mail.  Below is what has changed (well, in fact this is less that what has changed as there is so much goodness - go to the blog to get more information) 

Click here to get the latest build! 

Here are the build specifics...  Build #: 12.0.1184.0517 (just refer to it as build 1184); Languages available:  English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese

What’s New?

Setup

• It’s much faster than it was in the past. 
• Shortcuts for Windows Mail and OE will be replaced by WL Mail shortcuts.
• New Windows Live location in the Start Menu.

Sign-In

• Auto-configuration of your accounts.
• Windows Live ID (formerly known as Passport…) signin not required.
• Migration of your old accounts.

Now you’re in!

• Sleek new frame
• Improved shortcut buttons
• Compact View for folders
• No more visual advertisements

Updates to the compose page

• Stationery button in the toolbar!
• Improved Spell-checking.
• Summary tab for contact info.

ttfn

David