Wikinews:Syndication/Alerts

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Don't know what Windows Live Alerts are? Windows Live Alerts, is a part of the Windows Live services from Microsoft that allows users to get notification of time-sensitive events and information from various alert content providers.

Windows Live Alerts integrates tightly with Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Mobile. An "Alerts" tab is available in Windows Live Messenger showing a list of recent alerts organized by date or provider's name. When a new alert arrives, a "toast" will appear in the user's screen showing the alert's headline. If the user is signed out of Windows Live Messenger, the user can choose to have the alerts sent to their e-mail or mobile devices.

Users are able to choose how and when to receive alerts, so that users may stay informed no matter where they are.

Windows Live Alerts is a free service and can only be used with a Windows Live ID. However, some content providers or wireless service providers may charge for using their content or service with Windows Live Alerts.