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Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Is there a simple replacement service for AOL IM service?
I don't need anything fancy/secure, just a simple way to IM with the wife on occasion...
We use Pidgin software, and I thought AOL was just shutting down their software, I didn't realize the service was going away too (yes, I should have realized that!).
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Google hangouts... facebook messenger...
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Thanks, but those don't have standalone apps on the computer. I did look at google hangouts chrome app, but it works kind of weird. i really like how Pidgin (or the old AOL IM sofware) is a small, simple, piece of software that loads on our computers.
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
What about Skype? I haven't used it on a personal computer in years, but use the IM portion of Skype for Business on a daily basis.
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Hadn't thought of that. I'll take a look.
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
OMG...do people still use AOL Instant Messenger? I thought that died years ago.
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Originally Posted by
Pats300zx
OMG...do people still use AOL Instant Messenger? I thought that died years ago.
Yeah My wife and I use it for quick messages when we're on our computers. It's a great way to go back and forth without having to wait for emails to send/receive, and w/o having to type (possibly long) text messages...
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
lol.. AOL.. A/S/L..lol
I use google, as long as your email is open the messages are instant and it pops up just like the old IM from what I can remember
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Originally Posted by
newb001
Yeah
My wife and I use it for quick messages when we're on our computers. It's a great way to go back and forth without having to wait for emails to send/receive, and w/o having to type (possibly long) text messages...
Have you tried whatsapp?
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Re: Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?
Back in the day the only program I used is ICQ. I haven't used it on close to 15 years now but I see it is still alive. I know a lot of forums still have a place for your ICQ #
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