AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time. It was released by AOL in May 1997. Stand-alone official AIM client software includes advertisements and is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Linux. The software, maintained by AOL, LLC, has a large share of the instant messaging market, especially in the United States (with 52% of the total reported as of 2006). AIM service is a free online service that lets you communicate with family, friends and co-workers in real time. Using the AIM Buddy ListВ® feature you can see when your buddies are online and available to instant message. The newest version of AIM lets you to take instant messaging to the next level! With Video IM, Screen Name Linking, AIM Games and Mobile IM, instant messaging has become more fun than ever!

FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:
Get AIM® 6.8 and plug in to what matters to you.
Along with IM, Video Chat, email and the features you’ve come to love, take your AIM® Buddy List® to the next level. Choose what you want to see at the bottom of your Buddy List, from games to making phone calls from AIM, you decide what you see.

Plugins: Customize your AIM experience.
What is a plugin? Simply put, a plugin is an add-on to your software to expand its functionality. Our new AIM plugins allow you to add features to your Buddy List® window so it does more! You can watch videos, track your stocks, listen to your favorite music. Add as many as you like, just look for access at the bottom of your Buddy List.

Tighter Cell Phone Integration: Text your friends through IM.
Don’t waste your text messages. Send IMs directly to your friends’ cell phones using AIM! That way, you’ll never miss an IM. Forward messages to your cell phone when you go offline. Staying in touch just got sweeter.

QQ Games: Get your game on with QQ Games.
QQ Games are free multi-player games you can play with other AIM users. Your moves directly affect the competition, giving you a true multi-player gaming experience. Choose to add this plugin during installation or browse our plugin gallery for more cool add-ons.

Personalize Your AIM: Show off your true self.
Create your own Buddy Icon, change your moods and choose a custom buddy sound to alert your friends that it’s you IMing! We’ve got thousands to choose from, so go ahead and browse our Expressions library now. Plus, you can now customize your Buddy List window with your favorite color.

Other Cool Features: Picture Share, Video Chat and much more!
Sharing and keeping in touch have never been easier. With Voice and Video Chat, make your conversations come alive by going face-to-face with important contacts. Share your memories and important files with Picture Share. Save all of your online conversations with IM Logging. Keep in touch with your buddies when you or they are offline with Offline IM. Plus so much more!

Changes in AIM 6.9.10.16 Beta 4 (April 13, 2009):
Hey, Beta testers. Thanks for all your hard work so far. One more test before we make this version available to everyone. This update is packed with friend-finding tools, new ways to follow your friends’ updates from sites like Twitter and YouTube, plus more ways to make your profile work for you like displaying your photo in your Buddy Info.
* Find out whether the friends you email are already on AIM
o We’ve added a first launch experience that lets you search a handful of major email services for Buddies. Also access this feature under the Buddy List set up icon > Import Buddies.
o Don’t forget to complete Step 1. Enter or update your email address so your friends can find you.
o A handy look up has also been added to the Add Buddy window. Search for a single email then add the sender to your Buddy List in just a few clicks. Also access this feature under the Buddy List set up icon > Search for a Buddy.
o Manage your “searchability” anytime in Edit > Settings > Privacy.
* Follow your friends’ updates and let your friends follow you
o Share what you’ve been doing on your favorite sites with your AIM Buddies. Add services like Twitter, Flickr and Facebook, and your Buddies will be notified when you have a new item with an icon next to your Screen Name on their Buddy List. Popular feeds like Flickr and Twitter can be set up on from Edit > Buddy Info or go straight to http://buddyupdates.com.
o Additional feeds from Facebook and MySpace can be set up from your Bebo Profile Home > Edit Lifestream.
* Experience a richer Buddy Info
o Say cheese. Personalize your Buddy Info with your best pic. Start at Edit > Buddy Info and add your favorite shot.
o Check out the design changes to the status display and additional buttons to easily add a Buddy, send a profile friend request and more.

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