AOL Instant Messenger

Pros: Free, Easy to use, comes with Netscape
Cons: some connection hang-ups

AOL Instant Messenger is a winner, despite the AOL name. I like the way you can instantly chat with anyone, anywhere, without having AOL connection problems. It is a great program in that it incorporates chat with special warning levels to protect you...

Pros: IT'S FREEEEEE!!!
Cons: can't think of any

I really love AOL Instant Messenger. Its free, and it keeps me in touch with most of my friends, and gives me the opportunity to meet more people from my area. I can trade files, trade pictures and chat with people from all over the world. Its...

Pros: Everyone can use it
Cons: none

Well, as many of you know, who read my opinions, I have a thing about missing my girls so much. And just moved to a new state two years ago. I miss all my friends and family.

Thanks to AOL Instant Messenger, I can talk with my daughter every...

Pros: easy to use, brings AOL and non-AOL users together
Cons: none that I know of

I have to admit, I was very saddened when my parents told me they had a computer but would not be using AOL. I have enjoyed getting to keep up with friends and family through AOL, and thought this would have been perfect.

Boy was I happy the...

Pros: Easy to use and set-up.
Cons: Can be overwhelmed with Instant Messages if you have many friends online.

I have used the AOL Instant Messenger for over 4 years and this latest version is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family members. You decide who you want to send an instant message (IM) to. If you see your pal is online (using a buddy...

Pros: Easy download and install,Easy to use,Has some very nice features,It is free.
Cons: People abuse the warning system way too much.

I do much more prefer instant messengers over chat rooms, I do have a few instant messengers, the Aol is my favorite messenger and I use it everyday and have a lot of friends on my Aol Instant messenger.

I do love this...

Pros: free
Cons: none

I have used AIM for over a year now and I just love it! And it is getting better. Now you have the option of choosing one of many smiley's to send with you message. AND...they now have voice chat! I love AIM because it is a free download and many more...

Pros: fast and easy
Cons: has to be downloaded

When I got to college I had my first chance to explore the internet. I immediately became addicted to chat rooms and e-mail. Shortly after I met my husband he showed me this great tool that like a chat room you could have real time conversations. I...

Pros: Easy to use, accesses AOL name
Cons: Can't view/make AOL profiles

AOL Instant messager is great if you just want the buddy list. Personally, a lot of my friends aren't computer nerds like i am so they all have AOL. This provides an alternative to having AOL and allows me to have the internet provider of my choice. You...

Pros: keeping in touch
Cons: being interrupted

I absolutely love AOL Instant Messenger!

How else can you talk to several people at the same time, all over the country for no long distance fees? A lot of people think that it is pointless if you have a phone and email, but with instant...

Pros: great design, easy to use, fun way to talk, convenient
Cons: none

"So easy to use, no wonder it's #1." That is a saying that applies very well to AOL Instant Messenger. When I started high school, I was the only one of my class to go to a different one, so i sort of lost contact with them. Good thing I have...

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.

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...

Pros: free, hassle-free setup, easy to use, simple access to internet
Cons: none

I have been a long time user of America Online, and I had always thought that it was very easy to use. Recently, I have started to go onto the Internet through Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator, decreasing my use of America Online. Just the...

Pros: Great way to keep in touch
Cons: none

The aol instant messenger is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. You can go to aol website and download this for free. It does not take to much time to download and it's very easy to install. You just follow the easy instructions and...

Pros: No ISP change, MANY features
Cons: Few screen names left

AOL is one of the worst ISP's you can find, and for $22 also. However, it has effectively made a great chat program that you don't even need AOL for! AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows you to do MUCH more than just chat as you will soon see.

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