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With the pulling of MSN Web Messenger, where can their IM users turn to? Discover Windows Live Messenger and all its amazing features today.

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Celebrate Independence Day with Buddy Icons

Saturday July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July! Celebrate American Independence Day with a new buddy icon today and light up your IM windows with a little fireworks!

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Frank's 4th of July Icons and Avatars

MSN Web Messenger Closes Tuesday

Monday June 29, 2009
This weekend, Microsoft announced they will pull the plug on MSN Web Messenger on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, leaving the industry with one less web-based IM.

MSN Web Messenger users should not fret, however; users can now sign in to Windows Live Hotmail and continue IMing with all their MSN Web Messenger contacts with the added convenience of being near your mail.

For an IM-specific replacement, I suggest users download Windows Live Messenger 2009.

8 IM Etiquette Rules for Work

Thursday June 25, 2009
In today's competitive job market, every little move you make could put you one step closer to termination, including your Internet etiquette. Check out our 8 IM Etiquette Rules for Work and learn how to use IM as a tool for success.

Yahoo! Messenger Blocked After Controversial Iranian Election

Thursday June 18, 2009
Days after the tumultuous election between Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Independent Reformist candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi, in which the incumbent Ahmadinejad was declared the victor, the country's Revolutionary Guard has blocked access to media services including Yahoo! Messenger.

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