Don't upgrade to the new AIM version
Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:54 pm
AIM: Bloated and Proud
Software gets bigger....and bigger.....
AIM fans have a decision: they can either upgrade to newer versions of the instant messaging software bloated with the inclusion of software like Weatherbug and WildTangent, or use older versions that suffer from critical vulnerabilities. To help nudge users to the former option, AOL is planning a number of new improvements in version 5.9; such as digital image management, a Search toolbar, and mobile phone wallpapers, some of which will require a yearly fee to access. A beta of the latest version is already available for download.
I'm doing a adaware now to see if anyone accidentally downloaded it.
Software gets bigger....and bigger.....
AIM fans have a decision: they can either upgrade to newer versions of the instant messaging software bloated with the inclusion of software like Weatherbug and WildTangent, or use older versions that suffer from critical vulnerabilities. To help nudge users to the former option, AOL is planning a number of new improvements in version 5.9; such as digital image management, a Search toolbar, and mobile phone wallpapers, some of which will require a yearly fee to access. A beta of the latest version is already available for download.
I'm doing a adaware now to see if anyone accidentally downloaded it.
Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:51 pm
Dude that sucks ass....Why on earth would AOL do that? Oh that's right, they're morons.
Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:54 pm
Funny thing about that: If you run the AOL spyware program it gets rid of the spyware put on my AIM. So ha to the AIM Bastards who came up with THAT idea.
Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:56 pm
Like I said, morons.
Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:32 pm
AOL spyware program?
Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:37 am
Trillian > *
Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:56 pm
Beutiful.
Bert
Bert
Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:58 pm
i just use msn, is there any difference between the two? and if so, which one is better?
Sat Aug 14, 2004 2:09 pm
I use both, AIM is better for sending files/folders, and they have away messages/profiles that are easily accessed.
MSN- You can have a large display picture, change your name as much as you want, and better for WebCams/Audio conversations.
MSN- You can have a large display picture, change your name as much as you want, and better for WebCams/Audio conversations.
Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:58 pm
copy trillianOriginally posted by Dakana
Trillian > *
http://www.stevendallen.com/source/images/AIM.JPG
^^^aim sucks:sniper:
Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:01 pm
Spyware is in everything these days....
Too bad.
Too bad.
Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:13 pm
Originally posted by Mr. Slayer
Spyware is in everything these days....
Too bad.
thats true and it sucks to think that everyone wants to advertise independantly all over your computer. that is the most annoying and futile prospect ever because idk about you guys but when i see a popup ad it doesent make me want to EVER but ANYTHING from that company.
Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:20 pm
I'm probably too lazy to download the new version anyway.
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:43 pm
lol.. i got the upgrade..and i choese to not install the wild tanget and weather bug shit..then i went into the aim folder and deleted all the other crap ^_^