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Wikipedia / Windows Live Gallery

Windows Live Gallery (codenamed Customise) was an online digital distribution marketplace by Microsoft. During its operation, users could download desktop gadgets for Windows Vista and 7, web gadgets for pages such as Windows Live Home, additional third party buttons for Windows Live Toolbar, extras for Windows Live Messenger such as emoticons and activities, and add-ons for Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services.

Windows Live Gallery was launched on July 24, 2006, but was officially retired on October 1, 2011.

History

Since its launch on July 24, 2006, Windows Live Gallery held repository for the following Windows and Windows Live services and products:

Developers

Windows Live Gallery integrated the Microsoft Points micropayment system which also powers Zune and Xbox Live purchases. It created a marketplace for developers to showcase their works, and if chose to, receive payment for their efforts. Developers who have partnered with Windows Live Gallery could set up their own virtual shops.

Jeff, Wei Jie, Junaid and Misha were generally regarded as the most prolific and critical members of the Gallery team.

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