AOL Instant Messenger

AOL Instant Messenger

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  • I Lost My Aim, Can I Have Yours Instead?

    Jul 20 '01
    Pros: Good for friendly chats and things of the same nature.
    Cons: Not for the internet security paranoids.

    Summary: With so many different chatting programs out on the market, and with so many different users using what is most available to them, it's no wonder I came across AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). I have many friends, and some from some very far away ... read more

  • If you can't AOL..then AIM

    Jul 17 '01
    Pros: meet tons of people, convient, small program, lots of goodies, gizmos and gadgets, updates frequently
    Cons: well it's NOT AOL

    Summary: Using AIM is like learning to ride a bike...once you get the hang of it is a piece of cake. I use AIM along with other chat programs to keep in touch with my family and friends. Life as a Navy Wife will place you all over and it is the best way to stay ... read more

  • AOL or AIM? Battle of the Acronyms

    Jul 14 '01
    Pros: ease of use, features
    Cons: searching capabilities are inferior to that of AOL

    Summary: When I first heard about AOL instant messenger, I thought it was a strange and pointless idea. I had AOL at the time and I couldn't imagine why anyone who didn't already have AOL, would want to use their chatting program. Well here we are, many years ... read more

  • horrible

    Jul 14 '01
    Pros: can talk to hot chicks that are computer illeterate.
    Cons: everything.

    Summary: IRC outdoes every chat program ever made. That is why every chat program is pretty much based off of it. AIM is like aol, slow, and crappy. mIRC outdoes all of it, every single aspect, if mIRC was to make a messager, it would be scriptable and lots ... read more

  • Aiming for a good chat

    Jul 13 '01
    Pros: Free to anyone. Pretty reliable.
    Cons: Not enough smileys.

    Summary: So I was sitting here thinking to myself what can I review? So as I thought I was talking to one of my friends on AIM. Or Aol Instant Messenger as it's also known as. So I thought hey I'll review this so here goes. Getting the program: ... read more

  • What exactly is AOL instant messenger

    Jul 09 '01
    Pros: It's Free and Easy to use
    Cons: It's not AOL (could be a good or bad thing)

    Summary: Aol instant messenger lets you talk to anyone on the internet that has aol, or aim (aol instant messenger) for free. To get aim all you have to do is download it from the instant messenger website(www.aolinstantmessenger.com) From there you pick a user ... read more

  • Instant Online Communications

    Jul 04 '01
    Pros: Free, Instantly talk to people all over the world. Many features. Graphics, Chat.
    Cons: None

    Summary: Overview America Online Instant Messenger is the best instant communication software of its kind out there. What is it?? AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a program that you download to chat with friends, ... read more

  • Best thing to happen to mankind!

    Jun 27 '01
    Pros: Don't need AOL, easy way to communicate, free
    Cons: None

    Summary: I have had AOL Instant Messenger for years. It's a great thing to have on your computer and it doesn't take up much space. It's totally free and you can have as many screen names as you would like. The download time is about 10 minutes or less depending ... read more

  • AOL Messenger

    Jun 27 '01
    Pros: easier than icq and yahoo, allows you to accept/decline incoming messages.
    Cons: bad connection sometimes, no voice chat, no offline messaging/archiving

    Summary: I've had AIM for a while now and i also have Yahoo messenger and ICQ, and out of them 3, AIM seems to be the most easiest and most convenient, unlike the other two messengers, AIM allows you to warn people if they're misbehaving and allows you to decide ... read more

  • The best thing that AOL does have

    Jun 27 '01
    Pros: free, open to non-AOL users, and a great chat system!
    Cons: Sometimes you can't log on!

    Summary: AOL Instant Messenger is a chat server that lets you talk to your friends over the internet. All AOL internet users come with AOL Instant Messenger already installed. AOL ... read more

  • I LIVE ON IT!!

    Jun 26 '01
    Pros: Lots of people online
    Cons: No proof it is who they say they are

    Summary: AOL IM is the best thing in the world if you ask me. I love it so much, that I practically live on it. It is great, and I know that every single person I know that has a computer has AOL. You can talk to lots of people all at the same time. If you ask ... read more

  • Fast and Free Chatting with Friends

    Jun 26 '01
    Pros: Fast, easy, no problems, nothing like its parent counter part, AOL.
    Cons: Sometimes can't connect.

    Summary: I know you don't want to read too much so I will make it short and simple. If you want to talk to your friends online, this is the program to get. Its free and really easy to use. Just download it, install, and you're off! No hassles, no problems, ... read more

  • AIM 5.2 - Updated!!!

    Jun 11 '01
    Pros: More Features, Better than AOL, User-Friendly, My Friends have AIM!
    Cons: Connection Problems

    Summary: AIM Member? Yes, for more than four years. I use AOL in conjunction with this service. AIM is far superior than AOL in terms of downloads, instant messaging, and member profiles. I have a 56.6K Modem. AIM stands for AOL Instant Messenger. It is a ... read more

  • AOL, its about time!

    Jun 10 '01
    Pros: Easy to use, easy to install, easy to find friends...
    Cons: AOL Brand Name

    Summary: After AOL sent me my 50th free CD, I promised myself never to use anything to do with AOL, but because of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), my mind was changed. This is so much better than ICQ! Even if it is your first time ever using a ... read more

  • Surprisingly good, compared to AOL itself

    Jun 07 '01
    Pros: Nice features, and lots of them!
    Cons: Lots of immature people, a poor warning system

    Summary: I've had AIM for a couple years now. It has provided me with a consistant quality I still find surprising considering it's a product of AOL. (Compared at my current ISP, AOL was lacking big time. Judging from what I hear it still does. But my friends, ... read more

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