AOL Announces Updates to AIM Service.AIM Integration with AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Web Mail to Launch in Coming Weeks; Several Other Enhancements Included in New Vista-Ready AIM 6.1 and AOL Toolbar The AOL Toolbar is made by AOL for Internet Explorer and Firefox. It has a search box, Mail button (with mail counts for AOL and AIM Mailboxes), IM button, Video button, Games, Radio, and a Money button. 5.0 DULLES, Va. -- AOL announced today that it will soon start beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the a new version of AOL Web Mail that includes expanded integration of the AIM service. AOL also announced availability of new Vista-ready versions of the AIM service and AOL Toolbar. "AIM helps people stay connected whether at home, on their laptops, or on their cell phones," said Marcien Jenckes, Senior Vice President, Messaging and Social Media. "Now, we're making it even easier by letting AIM users send instant messages from more places, such as right from AOL Web Mail and the AOL Toolbar. Plus, a new Vista-ready client ensures a first-rate experience while working in the new operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. ." Coming Soon: Expanded AIM Integration in AOL Web Mail In the coming weeks, AOL will upgrade its current AOL[R] Web Mail beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the (codename: Cayman) with expanded integration of the AIM[R] service that will enable users to access AIM and their Buddy List A list of colleagues, workgroup members, friends, etc., that you might wish to communicate with via instant messaging. See instant messaging. [R] feature, and conduct AIM conversations without leaving the Web mail experience. AOL Web Mail has included AIM functionality since 2004. Other new AIM features in the AOL Web Mail upgrade will include a Buddy List that highlights frequent contacts in the existing "People Panel", and the ability to choose between sending a message via mail or IM. For more information on the "Cayman" test, please visit http://beta.aol.com. AIM 6.1: Now Vista Compatible Available as a free download later this week at http://www.aim.com, the new AIM service is Microsoft Vista See Windows Vista. [TM] compatible and offers a variety of new features, including: * Mobile Enhancements: Users can send either an offline IM or an SMS message SMS message SMS n → (message m) SMS m when a buddy logs off of AIM, and restrict those who can send an instant message to their cell phone. * Buddy List Docking: Lets AIM users attach their Buddy List to either side of their desktop, resizing the desktop so other applications don't cover the Buddy List. * Buddy List Color Picker: Users can change the color of their Buddy List, as well as related IM window elements, choosing from 10 colors. * Account Linking Update: Lets users view all linked accounts at the top of the Buddy List, as well as set individual away messages and invisibility for each linked screen name. AOL has recently launched several other Vista-compatible products, including AOL[R] 9.0 VR (Vista Ready), AOL[R] OpenRide[R] 1.5, AOL Mail and the AIM Gadget, a mini-application that puts email and instant message features at Vista users' fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. . Each is available for download at http://www.aol.com. AOL Toolbar 5.0: Upgraded Opt-In Feature for AIM 6.1 The new AOL[R] Toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the 5.0 is an opt-in AIM feature that lets users open a new instant message window1 or preview their email right from the toolbar on their Internet Explorer browser. A one-time sign-in feature lets users sign in once and access all of their AOL services. Starting tomorrow, a standalone version of the Vista-ready toolbar can be downloaded from http://toolbar.aol.com. For Firefox users, the new AOL 5.0 toolbar will be available the week of April 2. About the AIM[R] Service The AIM[R] service (http://www.aim.com) is at the center of one of the largest and most dynamic online and mobile communities. It provides developers with an open and modular platform for development and access to millions of Americans at http://developer.aim.com. The AIM service is where users go to find their friends and manage their social lives through instant messaging, email and mobile texting as well as robust voice and video services. About AOL AOL is a global Web services company that operates some of the most popular Web destinations, offers a comprehensive suite of free software and services, runs the country's largest Internet access business, and provides a full set of advertising solutions. A majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company. of Time Warner Inc. AOL LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control is based in Dulles, Virginia. AOL and its subsidiaries also have operations in Europe, Canada and Asia. Learn more at AOL.com. Note: 1 The AIM user must also be signed into the AIM client. |
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