I just downloaded iCloud on my MacBook Pro and iPhone.  How do I get it downloaded to my MacBook Air?  I use the same accounts for all three devices.

I just downloaded iCloud on my MacBook Pro and iPhone.  How do I download it to my MacBook Air from either of these devices?

Just set it up on your MacBook Air as indicated here:
http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/mac.html

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    imagent[617]
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    [Warning] Group message controler failed to prepare chat: IMDChat: 0x7fc680d3b190 GUID: iMessage;-;+1pppppp Style: - State: 3 Participants: (
        "[IMDHandle: <+1pppppp:(null):US>]"
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