The Evolution of MSN Live Mail: A Story of Confusion

In the early days of email, Microsoft allowed users to create accounts not just on msn.com, but also on a few other Microsoft-owned domains. Hotmail, which was later known as 'MSN Hotmail,' underwent several name changes over the years. Initially, it was simply known as 'Hotmail' - a unique reverse acronym mash-up referencing HTML mail.

After Microsoft acquired Hotmail, they integrated it with their growing line of online services and branded them all under the 'MSN' (MicroSoft Network) umbrella. This meant that what we used to call 'Hotmail' was technically renamed as 'MSN Hotmail.' However, people still referred to it as Hotmail, and this is what stuck.

The story didn't end there, though. Microsoft continued to confuse users by renaming the service again, this time to 'Windows Live Hotmail.' But don't worry - none of these name changes affected email accounts or accessibility. It's simply a matter of confusing branding and naming conventions.

In summary, Hotmail was originally known as Hotmail, then became MSN Hotmail, and finally Windows Live Hotmail. Microsoft has a long history of renaming their services, leaving users scratching their heads in the process.

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