Microsoft plans to launch MSN 8, the next version of its online service, on Oct. 24th, CNET News.com learned on Monday.

The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant plans to make the announcement on Tuesday, along with additional details about MSN 8. On Monday, Microsoft signed off on the gold, or final code, to MSN 8. For more info warp 2 ... CNET News.com.