Well it is about time MSN is doing this. After falling far behind Google and Yahoo in offering tools, stats and much more to its webmaster, MSN has announced that it will be offering as private beta test for its new Webmaster Portal (Beta) tools.
Live Search's WebLog : Our New Webmaster Portal and an Invitation to the Private Beta
You have to email
lswmp@microsoft.com to apply for the private beta. I guess it should be available to all users in the fall of this year.
About damn time MSN, last again!