Linkined is now connected with Microsoft Outlook. According to PCworld.com "LinkedIn Outlook connector allows you to keep up to date with your LinkedIn connections, integrates their contact information into Outlook, and allows you to add new LinkedIn connections right from your desktop." Getting setup with the connector is said to be time consuming first you need to have the 32 bit version of Microsoft Outlook 2010, download the add-on from Microsoft's website. The connector does not work in older versions of Outlook including all outlook express versions, and 2010 Outlook 64-bit version. Next you have log in to LinkIn and install the connector add-on. After downloading the connector Microsoft has detailed setup instructions.
Whenever you open a message in Microsoft Outlook from anyone in your LinkedIn network, you will see information pulled from your contact's LinkedIn profile below the message pane. You will be able to see their profile photo, latest status messages, recently added connections and see any recent questions they've asked or answered. Microsoft is planning to expand its connection options to include Myspace, Facebook and other social networks to add to its social connector.
I think that the social connector will be convenient for many people who use social networks regularly. It is also good for people who use Outlook but the draw back is its not available in other Outlook versions.
That's really good information to know LaToya, I'll have to download the connector and try it out.
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