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AIM for Mac - Beta 3

IM chat client (AOL Instant Messenger)

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All Time:	(2.9)
Version Beta 3:	(1.5)
Selected Version:	Beta 3
Release Date:	2008-10-28
License:	Beta
Downloads (version Beta 3):	970
Downloads (all versions):	329,013

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Product Description:

AIM for Mac continues our commitment to the growing Mac market by delivering a new AIM experience that's built from the ground up for the Mac platform. AIM for Mac is one of the most requested applications from our users, and the "buzz" has been increasing with the successful launch of AIM for iPhone.

What's new in this version:

Redesigned Buddy List header area and added Quick Status and Away toggle
Will not set the default aim: URL handler automatically
Fixed issue when user clicks an aim: URL outside of AIM for Mac or AOL Desktop for Mac
Find Buddy search box is now toggled using the magnifying glass icon
Will now auto-format phone numbers so users can send IMs to SMS text message capable phones
Fixed issue for Tiger users to correctly display status messages on the Buddy List
Preference window will now remember size/screen position
Fixed auto-accept file transfer preferences when user closes and reopens application
Fixed hyperlink issue when user receives a URL from a Buddy
When initiating an IM session by clicking the Send Instant Message button on bottom toolbar, users will now see the status of the Buddy
Fixed issue when clicking a hyperlink with an '@' symbol
Added support to edit Friendly Names on the Buddy List
AIM for Mac will now support file transfers from unknown senders
Fixed a crash bug when editing a Buddy in a 'Smart Group' (AIM host predefined group)
Fixed issue when user receives an IM from a Buddy that has a white font with a black background
Fixed a crash bug for Leopard users when changing view options on Offline Buddies while Buddy List is minimized
Fixed issue when user logs in with screen name that contains an underscore '_'
Fixed issue when transparent font background is missing from IM default font settings
Disabled changing group of an offline Buddy

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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Feedback Summary:

Version Beta 3:
Overall Rating:	(1.5)	Features:	(1.5)	Support:	(3.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.5)	Quality / Stability:	(2.5)	Price:	(5.0)

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A little string, 2 empty soup cans...it's a "telephone" right? - Version: 2.0b3, 8/11/2009 07:14AM PST

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videoeditore69

Please...what's the point? The only thing this things good for is allowing other mac users a way to use FAR superior iChat... without having to pay for a mobile me account.

I mean c'mon... "you can send your pictures to all your buddies?" Ya know, there's this cool thing out there,.. it's called "email."

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iChat (mac.com) accounts are free

Editors Pick - Version: 2.0b1, 7/6/2009 05:40PM PST

(3 of 4 users found this comment useful)

MysticalOS

I find it amusing that AIM was an editor pick (fancy blue text) for years, but now it's not even worthy of an editor mention anymore. the fact that not even macupdate or versiontracker support it anymore as BOTH have removed it from editors picks says something in that of itself. AOL should really take a hint and either fix it by completing the feature set to actually be useful or just give it up again like they did before.

AIM for Mac - Version: 1.5b4, 5/15/2009 04:23AM PST

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carl321

AOL MAC TEAM???

is this a junior highschool class?
seriously this is absurd...