Is it that you can chat with as many people as your fingers will allow you to? If you're all about the chat, 8.5 gives you the newest features and functionality. With 8.5, you can now share local files and folders with other users. Make sure that everyone is on the same page with optional folder mirroring amongst users and you'll never leave anyone in the dark again.

Business users will find the ease of file sharing a blessing. If you're not ready to hand over full rights to others, you can quickly and easily send and receive individual files through this messenger program. We all love being able to communicate with lightning fast speeds but what if text on screen simply isn't enough? They've got you covered there, too. If it's the voice of the one you love that makes your heart beat fast, use the VoIP feature and call anyone, anywhere, for free over your high speed connection.

WheStill not satisfied with your options? Lucky for you, they don't end with free talk over VoIP. MSN 8.5 offers users full blown video chatting capabilities. The 640 by 480 pixel display provides good quality so you don't miss a single smile. Friends or coworkers not in front of the computer but you still need to get information across the lines? Not to worry, easily push what you need with mobile phone messaging as well.

If that's not enough, you can always talk to them from computer to their mobile. It seems as though there is no end to what can be done using this version of Messenger.

Get the latest emoticons to use in chat, quicker downloading time and full fledged functionality that seems like it should come with a pretty hefty price tag, for free. After all, who do you trust when it comes to downloads and instant communication? Leave all of your conversational needs to the forerunners. Download MSN 8.5 messenger today and be instantly connected with those you need to keep in touch with.