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Mar 29 '03
Pros: easy to use, free, doesn't take up much space
Cons: limits on chat and profile, no particular features
Summary: AIM is an excellent program because it's simple. It's not overflowing with features that have no purpose and if it's not satisfying enough, you can always get enhancers to go with it. (programs such as dead AIM and AIM plus are good). It generally ... read more
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Mar 21 '03
Pros: cost (free), reliability, ease-of-use, large userbase
Cons: User interface redesign worsened the interface
Summary: AOL Instant Messenger is a free, reliable, easy-to-use instant messaging program. It competes with Yahoo Messenger (http://im.yahoo.com), Windows Messenger (http://messenger.microsoft.com), and ICQ (http://www.icq.com). The ... read more
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Nov 18 '02
Pros: easy to use "no wonder it's number one"
Cons: get rid of em bots!
Summary: Don't feel like dialing numbers to talk to your girlfriend or boyfriend, well this is the software you need. All you have to do is go to www.aim.com, get a screenname and a password, and you are half done. Then all you have to do is download a quick ... read more
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Aug 11 '02
Pros: Easy to use, chat feature, don't have to be an AOL user, FREE
Cons: Many bugs (But fewer than in my last review), no support, bad help section
Summary: AOL Instant Messenger is a not so bad, not so good product. (UPDATE: Since I was able to fix the bug, it turns out to be a great product!)
The plus side is that it is easy to use. When it is working correctly, I can see my friend's IM's ... read more
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Aug 01 '02
Pros: all
Cons: none
Summary: Who needs AOL when you can just download AIM. AIM is a great way to communicate with freinds and family across the United States and out of the country. It is quick, easy, and free (its not totally free because you still have to pay for your internet ... read more
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Jun 18 '02
Pros: The file sending feature.
Cons: The fact that it doesn't always keep you logged on.
Summary: I have both AOL as a service provider, and I have AOL instant messenger (AIM) on my computer. I like AOL but I adore AIM!
I must admit, I am a bit of a net junkie. Over the years I've managed to become acquainted with a lot of people all over ... read more
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Jun 15 '02
Pros: very addicting, no long distance charges!
Cons: some unwanted "people"
Summary: This is a great program, but if you get it I would seriously recommend on being careful to who you talk to, just yesterday I had a hacker threaten to hack me and he also threw me in a chat room with one of his "friends" (they thought I was a hacker) and ... read more
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May 26 '02
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary: well i have had the aim as long as i have had the internet and i would have to say that it is by far the easiest thing to use.All the other messanger's don't have some of the things that aim does like in msn instant messanger you cant leave a ... read more
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May 03 '02
Pros: Free, Private Chat, and many more
Cons: None
Summary: Let me just start out by saying... After using it for over four years, I am very pleased with AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) software, especially their latest version (4.7.2480).
For being a free service, the ads aren't bad, there are two. One ... read more
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Feb 28 '02
Pros: very easy to use
Cons: none
Summary: I have yet to meet a single person who says a bad thing about AIM. There are many advantages to using AIM, which are discussed here. However, you should be aware of one fact: AIM IS FREE. That’s correct. Downloading this messenger service will not cost ... read more
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Jan 15 '02
Pros: Small download, update notification, ease of use
Cons: Too many logos
Summary: First, I'd like to note that I am running AIM 4.7.2480. I've been running AIM for about 4 months now, and it is quite an outstanding program.
First, in comparison to ICQ, I don't seem to get any of those random pager messages that I hate so ... read more
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Jan 06 '02
Pros: Its easy to use
Cons: None
Summary: I really like aol instant messenger because i can keep in touch with everyone on it. It has lots of options which makes it better. I don't have aol as a internet provider but i have the messenger which i believe is the greatest thing. I use it everyday. ... read more
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Oct 14 '01
Pros: Very easy to use, many features, easy to customize
Cons: two very small(!) banners
Summary: I didn't see any reviews since version 4.7 is released but maybe i'm just blind :)
Let me start by telling you i have used them all
ICQ,MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Odigo.....
but AIM is by far the best. Though it is the only good ... read more
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Oct 11 '01
Pros: FREE, easy to set up account, keeps you in touch, and easy to download.
Cons: Can't send a message to offline friends and doesn't integrate with other instant messenger services.
Summary: AOL IM is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and family members who are near, and far away. It is a free service available to everyone who goes onto www.aol.com. Downloading is easy. There are many different downloads available to coincide ... read more
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Aug 18 '01
Pros: Easy to use, all of the features that I liked about AOL without the hassle.
Cons: I wish I had done this sooner.
Summary: Cheaper than the phone, quicker than email, download AOL’s free software to communicate with fellow users!!!!!!!!!!
For years I was an AOL user until I became frustrated and switched to Roadrunner (go see my Roadrunner opinion at
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