Hi
I use jivetalk on my curve for connecting to my MSN live messenger account, works great but does the new bold have anything similar built in or do I still need a 3rd party app to hook up.

thanks

it should have preloads on it, but they use TEXT, not data. for data, you would need jivetalk or IM+

Does the actual Windows Live client use text or data for IM?

Windows Live is a free app (Uses Data)
Jivetalk (BeeJive) works as well. (Uses Data)

I have used both on my Bold.

the link, in case you're wondering:

blackberry.com/livemessenger on your PC, plug in with USB cable to install

or same link via berry browser to download.