The title of this post says it all, on the 20th of June 2006, two new domains will be available for customers signing up for a new Windows Live ID.

According to the Windows Live Mail Support Team Blog the two new domains @live.com and @windowslive.com will be available to register when you sign up for a new account with Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Family Safety Settings, and www.live.com.

I for one can’t wait until the 20th of June 2006, there are definitely some @live.com and @windowslive.com domains that I would like, not that I’m going to go crazy in registering loads of accounts though but it would be nice to have a really special @live.com or @windowslive.com account name!

You don’t have to sign up for a new account…

but if you do, you will be able to use the account to sign in to any MSN or Windows Live service.  The new account won’t contain your old mail and contacts, but we are working on a migration process that will allow you to transfer your current information to a new account. 

Should I sign up for a new account?

If your current mail and contacts are more important to you than getting a new domain name, we recommend you stay with your account.  Even if you do sign up for a new account you won’t lose your info, but we know it’s tought juggling two accounts.

If you are excited about the new domains names (we sure are!!) then definitely sign up and let your contacts know about your new address.  This is a great opportunity to make get the account name you have always wanted (no more mailaccount283904938@msn.com).

Via: Windows Live Mail Support Team