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Where can I learn about the Information Bridge Framework? 

Information Bridge Framework empowers developers to reduce costs of development, and increases flexibility, manageability, security, and extensibility of the Microsoft Office-based information integration solutions.

Whether you are interested in learning about Information Bridge Framework itself or learning about Microsoft Office solutions development with Information Bridge, you will find relevant information here. 


Can I get public instant messaging connectivity with Live Communication Server 2005?

Available in the second quarter of 2005, Live Communications Server 2005 public instant messaging (IM) connectivity will provide organizations with the capability to connect their existing base of Live Communications Server-enabled users to public IM (MSN, AOL and Yahoo!) service providers. The tools supplied in Live Communications Server 2005 SP1, will allow corporations that wish to use public IM services to communicate with customers and partners outside their corporate network, the ability to do so while utilizing the enterprise-grade encryption and optional logging features offered by Live Communications Server 2005. Live Communications Server SP1-enabled users will be able to communicate with users of these networks in real time just as they can with their internal co-workers.