Hello!  We have decided to add the most common product and support question here.   We will try to maintain this entry for you to quickly get the info you may need on the beta.   

Windows Live for TV Beta ("Orbit") Commonly Asked Questions:

Q.  What is Orbit?

A.  Orbit is a new way to connect with your buddies while using Windows Vista Media Center.  It gives you a nice view of your Windows Live Messenger buddies and allows you to cruise around Windows Live Spaces while hanging back on your sofa or on your large screen monitor.  We've optimized the applications for use with Media Center remote control or mouse/keyboard.

Q. What operation system do I need to run Orbit ?

A. Are you using Vista Home Premium or Vista Ultimate (RTM or higher)?  If so, it should work.  At this time, we only support Vista Premium skus RTM or higher.  The application can be run in Internet Explorer 6.X or higher or over Vista Media Center. 

Q. How do I get "Make Phone Call" (VOIP out) to work ?

A. If you're using Messenger 8.1, you can sign up for Verizon account to enable "Make a Phone Call" out from Orbit as easily as with Messenger itself.  To enable "Make a Phone Call" to work, you'll need to sign up for your Verizon account from within Messenger client.

More Q's to come...