Mac motifs on Windows Messenger Live design

I don't think I'll be the only one to notice that the design of Windows Messenger Live seems to be heavily influenced by Mac design even down to the OSX style motifs in the background.

• May 19, 2006
• Updated October 2, 2023

It seems a bit cheeky to me when Microsoft are as far as I know not doing a build for Apple machines.

It is commendable that Microsoft are improving User Interface Design but echoing Mac motifs is more proof that Apple got it right a long time ago!

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