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Old 11-01-2009
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As subcontractors it's important to keep in contact with the VA we're working with. Share with us if you use an IM tool and which one?(Yahoo, MSN, Skype etc.,) Is there a particular reason you like it?
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I love Windows Live!! MSN is the next best thing for me.
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Old 11-02-2009
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I use Skype - I just prefer it to AIM, Google, etc. I guess I don't have a great reason, I just like it best for my needs.
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Old 11-02-2009
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I'm used to using MSN for personal usage but I also use Skype as I feel it's more professional
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Old 11-02-2009
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Hi Collette,

I use Skype, MSN and Yahoo. This way, whichever one the sub-contractor has, I can communicate with them.

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Old 11-02-2009
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I use Skype and Windows Live but don't do much IMing as I prefer to interact through emails.
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Default Re: Do you use an instant messaging? If so which program do you prefer?
I use Skype, MSN Messenger, Google Chat, Facebook IM and ICQ. I also have a chat service on my website. Although I don't use IM more than an hour a week I have people who consistently contact me via these interfaces.
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Old 11-02-2009
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Although I don't use them for professional purposes (I prefer emails, too) my favorite IM services are Gchat/Google Talk and Skype because their interfaces are simple, easy to use, and reliable. (Facebook Chat, on the other hand, is notorious within my circle for its unpredictability.)

There are also some programs out there that allow you to IM on multiple platforms all from one place. Trillian and Meebo are two examples. I can't speak from experience about these but maybe someone else can; they certainly seem like they'd help keep things simple!
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I use Yahoo if someone wants to chat with me but I don't chat too often.

I have other sign-ons such as AIM but only if someone asks to use it do I log on.

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I use Skype, it suites me best but yahoo and windows live are great options too.

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