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Dustyn
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join:2003-02-26
Ontario, CAN
2 edits | Re: Acid Test... Agreed!
I used to use AIM back when it was plain and simple..without the BLOAT.
Nice to see how they keep messing things up with each new release.
I now dislike AIM and will not use it.
I would never recommend or install AOL's garbage onto a persons machine.
Too many new "unexpected surprises" that end up becoming a security risk.
Thanks AOL!! 
You have alternatives people. 
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orion940
Paralyzed By Confusion
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join:2001-12-23
Windsor, CT | Re: I won't be upgrading I use weatherbug to begin with, why do I need another?? Why can't they ask if you want all this extra bullsh*t stuff at install time. | |
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mrchris
We don't miss you Bush
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join:2002-10-01
North Babylon, NY | I used to use Weatherbug before all this bundling, but I uninstalled it a while ago. WTF is with AOL bloating their IM software for?
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join:2002-12-07
Rochester, NY | Re: I won't be upgrading They *should have enough money to stay a float. No need for more advertisement funds is seen.... | |
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Voyager2K2
join:2001-10-04
Wayne, PA
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| Re: Eww! Mmmm. Mudbugs.
I am going to miss JazzFest this year.
Invite me to your next boil?
Seriously my local TV station WCAU NBC affiliate Philadelphia, PA has been pushing the old bug for quite some time.
I have swatted "the bug" out of many a friend's system.
Personally I use Intellicast. Doesn't do a darn thing except tell you the weather AFAIK.
(Y'all remeber Intellicast and "push" broadcasting?  ) | |
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steve1515
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join:2000-08-07
Peabody, MA | There goes another good program. I'm keeping my old version. | |
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Morac
join:2001-08-30
Riverside, NJ
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2 edits | Is AOL attempting to trump Real Networks? Last time I installed AIM it didn't give me the option not to install Wild Tangent. The only reason it didn't install was because my software firewall blocked it's attempt to download the WT install files off the internet. Even then I had to modify the startup files to keep it from running the WT install program again.
At least now they give you an option to install them or not so I consider this an improvement.
Still this is why I hate AIM and won't recommend it anymore. Maybe we need AIMLite, just like there was KazaaLite | |
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join:2004-03-14
Porterville, CA | Re: Is AOL attempting to trump Real Networks? hey thanks this little program is really useful. | |
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Rothan Tik
Destroyer of worlds
Premium
join:2000-11-07
Danvers, MA | yea.. I'm still content with my older version and Deadaim plugin..
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
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1 edit | Excelent! "Wild Tangent got under the skin of many users because the uninstallation process is a twenty four step nightmare that requires a blow-torch, some fishing line, and a team of highly trained archaeologists."
LMFAO! Naw, it's not invasive...:D
EDIT: Hasn't anyone heard of Trillian? »www.ceruleanstudios.com/ | |
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JonR800
Premium
join:2003-08-06
Farmington, MI | Learn from your predecessors AIM should have learned from ICQ's fall in popularity. Keep it simple! Chat, buddy info, voice, file transfer, a little customization, and MAYBE video. That's all there needs to be.
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Techie2000
In Vertigo
Premium
join:2001-12-05
clubs: | Real is owned by AOL... I wouldn't expect anything less from the AOL company... | |
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5c077
Premium
join:2003-01-28
MD
·Verizon FIOS
| Re: Real is owned by AOL... Yeah really, AIM is made by AOL, every piece of software they make is going to be bloated. If someone was using aim and wanted me to message them, I personally would tell them to get on another messenger (yahoo or msn), dont want to install any aol garbage.
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Tomek
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join:2002-01-30
Brooklyn, NY | I think U mean nullsoft (WinAmp)
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5c077
Premium
join:2003-01-28
MD
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| Re: Real is owned by AOL... said by Tomek  :
I think U mean nullsoft (WinAmp)
They didn't actually make the code for winamp, they only throw in some icons on install... The new winamp LITE 5.x is not bloated at all.
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Tomek
Premium
join:2002-01-30
Brooklyn, NY
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| Re: Real is owned by AOL... Still doesn't change the fact that they own it.
said by www.winamp.com :
Copyright Complaints
Nullsoft Inc. and its parent company, America Online, Inc., respect the intellectual property of others, and we ask our Content providers to do the same.
I believe that they only give some hosting space and money for the project. Does AOL client use winamp as it's media player? Last time I checked AOL was moving away for licensing to owning (switching from IE to gecko(?)/mozilla and winamp)
That also got my attention.
said by The Nullsoft Story:
Speaking of streams, Winamp.com is also home to Winamp Radio. No advertisements. No useless DJ babble. Winamp Radio is pure unadulterated pirate radio. Of the people, for the people. These stations are brought to you by the amazingly powerful SHOUTcast technology.
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join:2003-08-27
Fremont, OH
| Re: Real is owned by AOL... AOL was suppose to switch from IE to Netscape when they got them instead they signed another agreement with MS.
AOL will never get out of the contract with IE. They'll keep resigning. Then they go sue and say that they are a monoply cause they don't allow another companies browser to come with Windows when you first get it. Correct me if I am wrong but back in ME it came with Netscape as well as IE. Also AOL came on the system regardless of who you got your system from.
AOL just wants something to bitch about and wants a away to get their money they are losing from ppl switching from their bull shit network to a REAL ISP.
Someone needs to make a system like AOL build it off something different then IE---if they wanna provide a difference----then charge less...
would be a great start up and a great way to compete with AOL.
But then again isnt that what Netscape Internet Service is for? a stripped down service of AOL thats cheaper? I'm actually suprised people arent moving to Netscape's service from AOL. But Netscape only bills Credit Card...AOL doesn't. | |
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atuarre
Here come the drums
Premium
join:2004-02-14
Lake Charles, LA
clubs:  | Re: Real is owned by AOL... Netscape is owned by AOL. Nullsoft is owned by AOL (Winamp). Mirabilis is owned by AOL. (ICQ) | |
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join:2003-08-27
Fremont, OH
| Re: Real is owned by AOL... yah they have a lot of companies they own under the AOL name: ICQ, Netscape, CompuService (started in Columbus, Ohio), MapQuest, AIM, AOL for Broadband, AOL International, AOL Latino, AOL Local, AOL Music, and Moviefone.
thats all of the companies that AOL owns under there name. | |
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danamaste
Premium
join:2004-02-21
Liberty, MO
| Sheesh. . . It's just not fun to beat up on AOL anymore. They screw up so often, and so obviously, that it's just not sporting to go after them at this point.
So, I won't bash this time. But I've just got to ask: Is there some learning disability among the management? Do they just not get it? | |
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Jason Levine
Premium
join:2001-07-13
Albany, NY
| Uninstalling WildTangent quote:
Wild Tangent got under the skin of many users because the uninstallation process is a twenty four step nightmare that requires a blow-torch, some fishing line, and a team of highly trained archaeologists.
Luckily, MacGuyver can uninstall it using a rubber band, paper clip, and a straw. Oh, and his handy-dandy Swiss Army Knife.
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karelj
Hated and Proud
join:2001-05-14
Brooklyn, NY | Re: Uninstalling WildTangent Thank God for GAIM | |
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reaver221
join:2003-05-08
Cincinnati, OH
| Re: GAIM said by Tomek :
said by reaver221 :
http://gaim.sourceforge.net/
AIM sucks.
I'm using gAIM for more than a year and I'm happy with it. Plain and simply. Has many unique options and it's much cleaner.
There is also Trilian.
gAIM only needs to fix downloading and enable invisible mode.
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ArchAngel21x
MacFan Pro
Premium
join:2001-10-28
Lincoln, NE | Don't Forget There is also Road Runner IM and Earthlink IM as an alternative. By the way, the title AIM Piles on the Bloat made me laugh. Thanks, I needed that. | |
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join:2002-12-08
Collinsville, IL
1 edit | How long.. Corporate suits are all greedy and ambitious.
How long until one breaks formation and offers consumers what they need and want- unencumbered internet access.
How long the the golden stream of profit that awaits the one that comes over to OUR side overwhelms their no doubt tepid loyalty to one another?
Indeed, the lack of anything but maximum effort to ifiltrate and spy stinks of illegal collusion between the A*L, S*C, and certain others.
When we finally achieve regime change and their paid servant no longer holds power..what to these *ssholes think is going to happen to them?
Speaking to the suits at the majors isps i say: why not come over to our side for the big win..before you're buried with the others.. | |
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Bay Networks Freak
Premium
join:2003-03-03
Miami, FL
| older is better sometimes... best version of AIM is 4.6 (still available on www.aim.com, go to "windows 95 users click here")
and pop on AIM+
»www.big-o-software.com/products/aimplus/
been working great for years 
i dont need no fancy themes or any of the crap they added in 5.x, and i certainly dont want ads or extra bloat/spyware
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DSLTech
join:2000-12-30
San Jose, CA | its just the weather? why bother to have it integrated in a messaging program?
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VerdeDude
Simondsia Chinesis
join:2003-05-01
Northern Az.
1 edit | Old Versions of Aim Available- Oop's, doubled this link post, oh well it's a good page!
»www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=aim
There are also old versions of a lot of other programs there which may be of interest to all. | |
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AIM Piles on the Bloat
I won't be upgrading
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Re: Excelent!
