MSN and Yahoo join IMing forces

Now when you log on to MSN Messenger(Windows Live Messenger) or your Yahoo Messenger you can add your Yahoo or MSN buddies (Ooops friends) to the list. This is soon to lift off into Voice and video communication also but for now it for text messenging.
The additional features is going to be the big step in getting people back on their service. I can text message who ever I want on Trillian or Gaim.
Those are simple solutions already put in place.
I guess it more of news of old friends getting back together.