So... download a client to enable a token to let Vivox grab your friends list. Then create another account and download another client and let it download your friends list for 10 minutes every start up. Then wait for all your friends to do all that, too. And then you'll get functionality almost as good as what you already have on Skype or MSN!

Phew! I was worried the process might be complicated or roundabout. I'm so relieved.

P.S. Pass me an ice weasel, will you?