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Yahoo! Messenger (8.1)
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  • Connect with all your friends
    Instant message with a world of friends who use Yahoo! (or Windows LiveTM Messenger). Invite friends
  • Stay in control...24/7
    Decide who sees you online with stealth settings.
  • Share away
    Swap photos and files (huge ones) in real time. Plus enjoy voice calls and webcam video.
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Yahoo! Voice
Call friends around the world for free (or at super-low rates)
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Or use Yahoo! Messenger for the Web...from anywhere!
Chat from any web browser (café? friend's house? work?). No download required. Available in multiple languages.
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