AIM for Mac?

[Chaszmyr]

any particular reason why there are such conflicting experiences with AIM? Different versions running on different hardware?

I don't know, probably just luck of the draw. It doesn't matter though, the only important thing is that iChat and Adium are both better than AIM. I personally use iChat mostly cuz I like the interface, but I would use Adium over AIM any day if iChat didn't exist.

 

[Plymouthbreezer]

I too would like to see an updated version with more features.

 

[electronboy]

AIM=Suck
iChat=YUM

nuf said.

 

[Plymouthbreezer]

AIM=Suck
iChat=YUM

nuf said.

Meh.

To me, iChat isn't all that user friendly.

 

[Sunrunner]

Meh.

To me, iChat isn't all that user friendly.

Well since iChat incorportates AIM access, it seems like the best of both worlds to me....

 

[FadeToBlack]

After using the Official AIM client for a couple of days, I have to say I like iChat way better. It's so much nicer looking and easier to use.

 

[diehldun]

The reason why I dislike using iChat is probably because I haven't spent enough time getting used to the interface. AIM was very easy for me (just like the Windows version), and I just got frustrated using iChat (is there any way I can "group" people into different categories like on AIM?)

Granted, iChat looks much more attractive, but I'm pretty content with using AIM for now.

 

[SmurfBoxMasta]

Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever use the AIM client for OSX hell even the one for OS9. They're HORRIBLE. I've never seen a piece of software crash that much ever.

Not only is ALL AOL s/w buggy, it will spread tons of crap throughout your HD, and it could take you weeks/months/years to find and remove..........

I recently helped a friend fix his G4, and in 4 days time, ended up deleting over 2GB of just AOL/AIM crapola

 

[themacmaestro]

Going here: http://www.aim.com/ and clicking download took me to here: http://www.aim.com/get_aim/mac/latest_macosx.adp?aolp= and it looks pretty much like it would download version 4.7, which is the latest.

Make sure your browser isn't emulating a Windows browser and you should be fine.

The Mod comes through again!

 

[X-Factor]

Why we hate AIM... because it lacks features its Windows counterpart has had in so many past versions. Because it hasn't been updated in 2 years(more or less). Because the interface lacks what on Adium is customizable. sure it might not crash, but for me, adium is just that much better.

 

[CowboyTurbo]

The Mod comes through again!

still not working~ the link that he posted, try it and let me know if it works for you.

 

[maz94protege]

I use AIM for MAC all the time, just when u dowload make sure you get the ver 4.7 its the older one but it say like "For Mac" works great!

 

[Coolguy]

Why can't I view webcams on AIM 4.7 for mac?

Everyone who has AIM(windows) says when they try to have me view cam, message says I don't have video capabilities. I know I don't have a video button either. Just wondering. Thanks!

 

[Nermal]

You need to use iChat for video. For everything else, use Adium.

 

[umrdad]

all AOL is virusware and HD clutter burn them on the same pyre as winders