Shoutbox

With my normal msn, I downloaded Messenger Plus and was able to have my name in colour and also see my contact's name in colour. Now I have downloaded Windows Live Messenger 8.0 BETA my name doesn't come up in colour - I tried downloading Messenger Plus again but this doesn't work. Is there any way that I can see my name in colour again? If not, is there going to be new software that will enable me to do so?
Thanks in advance x