AOL Renews Interest in Mac with AIM Beta 1
As noted by Arstechnica, AOL has launched a beta of AIM for Mac. The new instant messaging client offers an alternative for iChat users. AOL says they have a commitment to the growing Mac market. Advantages listed include:
- Users can customize their AIM for Mac experience with AIM Expressions - Change your AIM sounds, wallpaper, emoticon set or Buddy Icon.
- File Transfer, Tabbed IM conversations, friendly names, AIM Groups, AIM Blast groups are supported.
- With a single click, you can view your mail in AOL or AIM webmail.
AOL had previously released a version of AIM for the Mac but that version was last updated in 2004. AIM for Mac Beta 1 is available as a free download.
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44 months ago
It isn't iChat but you do get all those AIM features I'm sure that you were missing. :rolleyes:
44 months ago
Worth a shot....oh wait, forgot everyone is on MSN :( Nice to see company renewing mac interest though
44 months ago
This is, like, totally awesome! Mac users were, like, totally bummed that we, like, couldn't chat with our friends! Totally!
44 months ago
is this supposed to make my life easier... i don't get it :confused:
what about multiple video chat support?
what about multiple video chat support?
44 months ago
I've not used AIM for yeeeaaars, but this could prompt me to give it a go again. Noone I talk to has a camera anyway, so the best feature(s) of iChat are a waste.
44 months ago
And why should anyone be interested in this? iChat provides a much nicer user experience IMO.
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