Marketing Pilgrim

Microsoft is the latest company to try and take on MySpace’s social network dominance. They’ve announced the launch of Windows Live Spaces a blogging and social networking site which will replace MSN Spaces.

Michael Arrington reveals two of its new features:

* a Friends Module that can be added to a space. Users then invite friends who will then appear on the site. Clicking on the messenger icon will initiate an IM session with that friend as well.

* Live.com gadgets can now be added to spaces with a single click.

The Spaces Team reveal more at their blog.