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Version: AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) XP/2K 1.0.4
"It Works, But the Devil's In the Details"
Pros: The only pro for this program is the fact that it does as advertised. But read on, because as the saying goes, the devil's in the details.
Cons: AOL is well known for installing programs you do not want or need on your PC, and AIM goes a little further than that. For one thing, the installer automatically installs the AOL browser, leaving you no option otherwise. This browser is bloatware, and one must dig in their program files to uninstall it. Also AIM installs the Viewpoint Media Player, a program I consider spyware seemingly because in some cases (thankfully not my own), this little program goes out of its way to make sure it stays on your hard drive. The video and voice chat feature is functional, but don't expect any kind of quality as it seems to change frequently in clarity. If you must use AIM, I urge you to download Trillian as a replacement for this. AIM is simply too bloated to be of any use to a smart user.
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I was wondering what the Viewpoint Media Player was. Now I know.
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I just formated one of our computers and upgraded from Windows XP to XP Pro. For kicks and grins I installed AIM before the format and mjhorton is 100% correct. If you want to chat over the AIM relay take the time to go get Trillian. It is much nicer and does not have all the hoopla included with AIM. You will be much happier and will not have to spend hours digging out all the unwanted AIM add on's
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