Yahoo! Messenger for Windows Vista

Yahoo has been working on an instant messenger specifically for Microsoft Windows Vista.

Features of Yahoo Messenger for Windows Vista

• Instant message, voice, webcam video, and more
• integrated Yahoo! Messenger Sidebar gadget to keep up with the friends that matter most
• add Windows Live Messenger friends to your contact list to see when they’re online and IM them
• keep conversations organized by dragging and dropping them into one tabbed window
• brand new emoticons, program icons and alert sounds
• instantly change the look and feel of your Yahoo! Messenger interface
• automatic groups are created in your contact list based on your Yahoo! interests (i.e. Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football league)

Some of the things they have been working on are

• performance optimization for a smooth and responsive experience
• integrated feedback system for bug reporting and feature ideas
• updated tab-based navigation
• ability to install both versions of Yahoo! Messenger for Windows on the same computer at once
• updated visual design for desktop icons and Sidebar gadget
• vector-based animated emoticons
• aeroglass window integration

Screenshots of Yahoo! Messenger for Windows Vista

You can also see a video preview here.