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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:
Lifestream - Keep Tabs On Your Buddies
The new Lifestream feature lets you stay on top of what your AIM Buddies are
doing by allowing you to add a variety of accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube. Get status updates from your AIM Buddies, post photos and leave
comments to stay connected.
Comments - Post Real Time Comments
Leave comments for your friends instantly. When you leave a comment on a
friend's AIM Lifestream, the comment will post back to Facebook, Twitter and
others.
A Fresh Look and Feel - Change Up Your Color Theme
The new AIM offers tons of new color schemes to choose from, as well as a
redesigned user interface that allows you to view Buddy Icons and status
messages more clearly.
Mobile - AIM On the Go
AIM is available on most Mobile phones. Get the newest version of AIM on your
iPhone, Blackberry or Windows Mobile.
Faster and Lighter Performance - We've Stepped It Up a Notch
This new version of AIM will run faster and use less of your PC's resources.
Buddy Icon Cropper - Upload a Picture Instantly
It's easier than ever to change up your Buddy Icons by uploading a picture off
of your PC, creating your own avatar or browsing through our Expressions
library.
New in AIM 7.2:
* Chat with your Facebook friends.
* Get your updates from Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks.
* Comment, 'like' and update your Facebook and Twitter status.
