Spaces, Live Mesh beta want to remind you that they’re toast

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. Windows Live enthusiasts received two separate but somewhat related emails this evening, one from Windows Live Spaces, “Changes coming to your Windows Live Space”, sets out the timeline for the demise of Spaces (and how you can migrate toWordPress.com):

What is the timeline?

Starting the end of September, 2010, when you visit your Windows Live Space you’ll be given the opportunity to upgrade your blog by migrating it to WordPress.com and to download your content to save for later.
As of January 4th, 2011, you won’t be able to make changes to your Spaces blog, but you can continue to review past posts, download your content to save for later and upgrade your blog to WordPress.com.
On March 16th, 2011 Windows Live Spaces will close and you will not be able to access or migrate your blog on Spaces.

Read more at our partner LiveSide.net here.

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