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Free voice calls and voicemail, built-in Web searches, and drag-and-drop photo sharing make Yahoo's new instant messenger a fun, powerful IM tool.
Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.
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