Keeping in touch...is easy.....
Written: Nov 06 '00
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Pros: buddy talk, several screen names, free, easy to use
Cons: can not be invisible like Icq
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| Jennd417's Full Review: AOL Instant Messenger |
After being on AOL for a few months we decided to change ISP's. There were several reasons for us doing this, the main being that we never stayed connected. AOL tried to get me to stay but for $21.95 a month, I said NO THANKS.
I belong to support group online due to the fact I have Panic Disorder. When I left AOL, I needed someway to be able to stay in contact with my support group members. I downloaded AOL Instant Messenger.
The set up was as simple as could be. In fact the instant messenger has more features that I found to be more enjoyable. I have composed a list of the features below:
1).News Ticker- There is a news ticker that starts up when the instant messenger does. This news ticker allows you to view the latest headlines. Once you are done you can just click it off the screen and you will stay connected to the instant messenger.
2).Buddy Icons-You can add an icon to each and every one of your buddies. There is a big selection of icons to chose from. Every time you instant message your friends, the icon appears in the bottom left hand corner.
3).Buddy Talk-All my friends that just have instant messenger can talk to me if they have a microphone. It is easy to use, free, and the quality of sound is excellent.
4).Several Screen Names-I can use several screen names if I choose to.
5).View Information-I can see how long other members have been online. I like this feature because it also shows you if they are idle or not.
The only thing I can really think of that I do not like is the fact that I can not be invisible to some users like you can on ICQ. I find it hard when I am trying to talk to a support group member and all of my other friends are trying to IM me. But I can chose to block or use another screen name. To me it is easier having one screen name. All in all I find AOL Instant Messenger to be a fine program. It is free, easy to use, and convenient.
My name is Jennd0108 on IM feel free to IM me anytime.
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