If you have the latest version of Office, it will automatically update and if you are using Office 2007 or 2003, use the link below to add Facebook.  It’s nice being able imageto see the Facebook profile in Outlook as I have done with LinkedIn.  This is a big time saver by all means.  I still use Xobni too for my contacts so I have the best of both worlds and they work together in Outlook with no problems.  For Twitter, I still use TwinBox for my tweets and still have their toolbar for Facebook.  Below was the announcement and information for the LinkedIn connection when announced.   

Social Connector Beta is Available for Outlook 2007 and 2003 – Social Networking in Outlook

Starting today,  you can plug Facebook and Windows Live right into Microsoft Outlook through the Outlook Social Connector. You can view your social network as you look through your email to stay connected with your friends, family, and colleagues. Here are the key links of what Outlook users can do starting today:

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We've also released a new version of the Outlook Social Connector (v1.1). This update gives you the ability to receive real-time updates in the "People Pane" within Outlook.

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Get the Facebook provider download for the Outlook Social Connector from the Microsoft Download Center.

The Microsoft Office Blog - Connect your Inbox to Facebook and Windows Live with the Outlook Social Connector

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