Microsoft Begins Migrating Users To Hotmail Web Mail Service

Microsoft Corp. has closed the public testing period for Windows Live Hotmail and has begun a months-long process of migrating users to this major upgrade of its Hotmail Web mail service, the company will announce Monday.

The new Windows Live Hotmail service – which was launched yesterday in 36 languages – will be a critical cornerstone in the company’s online advertising strategy in the years ahead. The company is touting Windows Live Hotmail as the most significant upgrade to its MSN Hotmail service launched in 1996.