Yahoo! will soon release a new version of its popular Instant messaging client, Yahoo! Messenger for Vista built from the ground up specifically for Microsoft Windows Vista OS. Vista is set to be released on January 30 this year.

This new version, apart from the regular Instant messaging, voice and webcam video features, will introduce:

*New Windows Vista Sidebar gadget to access Yahoo! online
*Flickr support- Allows users to drag and drop their favorite pictures and share them within the chat window
*Support for Windows Live IM contacts
*Keep conversations organized by dragging and dropping them into one tabbed window
*Automatic groups are created in your contact list based on your Yahoo! interests