System and method for managing contacts in an instant messaging environment
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Dec 8, 2009
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Jan 24, 2008
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Sep 24, 2007
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Jul 29, 2002
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A computer-implemented method is described for instant messaging comprising: categorizing two or more instant messaging contact names into a single meta contact; receiving a request to transmit an instant message directed to the meta contact; selecting one of the two or more instant messaging contact names within the meta contact to which to transmit the instant message based on a specified prioritization scheme.
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