America Online Inc - (Freeware)
AIM allows to keep in touch with family, friends, colleagues in a very easy manner.
AIM is a reference despite fierce competition from Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
The application offers support tabs for the chat feature, which requires the installation of third party software for Windows Live Messenger, Messenger Plus as interface. AIM also integrates with other AOL services and features and allows to listen to AOL Radio stations from the client, or manage AOL Webmail account.
With AIM, AOL Messenger, user can exchange messages instantly online with friends, relatives, colleagues, participate in trade shows public discussion on the favorite topics and also know permanently if his family, friends or colleagues are connected.
We're getting close to launching the new AIM 6.5. Help us test drive the latest AIM beta software - version 6.5.4.15. We've listened to your feedback and have continued to make improvements to our new features. This version includes the following updates:
New Themes: Now you can customize your AIM experience with MORE colors. Check out the color wheel at the top of the Buddy List window, and select your favorite theme. We got a little creative with the names. Let us know what you think.
Stream Music: After downloading AIM, select the option to also install the AIM Tunes plugin. It allows you to stream music from and to your buddies. Once you download the plugin look to the Actions menu on your Buddy List window for the AIM Tunes site to launch in your default browser. Then play around with fun options like play list management, find new music, and check out what your buddies are listening to.
One click to Buddy info: Back by popular demand, we have brought back the one-click to view your buddy's 'Buddy Info'. Notice that familiar blue indicator. You'll still get the orange indicator in the Buddy List to indicate when something has been updated by your buddy.
Audio/Video updates: New software updates have been made to improve Live Video performance under low bandwidth conditions. Also, especially for Vista users, we've added more default device options found in your Enhanced IM settings.
Enhanced call notifications: If you use our call products, you will now receive incoming call alerts directly in your IM and as an alert.
Module enhancements: We made managing your modules easier. Click the buttons to expand and collapse the modules. We've made some slight design changes too.
Buddy Info Design Update: Status messages are now integrated into your Buddy Info. Plus, check out the updated feeds area.
Connection Settings: For users who are having difficulty connecting to AIM we have updated our last Connection settings tab to include more web-based help information about connection settings, proxies, and firewalls. We also combined the HTTP/HTTPS protocols so now AIM will always try your secured network if you manually select this option.
Plus: Continue to test our new Status in the Buddy List feature, TXT Message mode feature from the IM window, and QQ games plugin.
You may find a few things still in progress: Links to AIM Dashboard and AIM Profiles, plus, a glitch with the orange indicator not disappearing after you click it. No fear, those updates are in the works.