I just got around installing the latest msn live messenger 8.5.
Some things that really appeased my subconscious..
In the earlier versions of messenger, it used to be both an optical and ergonomic challenge to click on the close button. It looked nice and all that, but was super hard to point to and click. A prime example of a good-looking UI at the cost of better UX.
The new button is wider, has a large hotspot, and is bright red when hovered upon.
The other options(minimize and maximize) have a blue hue on hover signifying a less destructive action.
Subtle touches go a long way in creating an intuitive user model.
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The same metaphor is also in Vista, btw. Although in Vista, it seems like the mantra is better UI at the cost of memory.
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