Comments on: AOL Begins Testing AIM 6.0 Beta

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 21:33:04 +0000

I’m not sure why the installer is called that but I didn’t even realize it. I wouldn’t think that it would overwrite your AIM 5.xx but I didn’t have that version installed when I tested this.

By: Max

Max — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 21:07:10 +0000

Why is the installer called triton_full_install_1.3.30.1 if it’s not Triton anymore?

And will this install overwrite my current AIM install (I have AIM 5.xx)?

By: shirizaki

shirizaki — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:10:31 +0000

I just started using it, but there’s still an option for the “plaxo” place in the address book section (apparently, it’s an online address book).

Other than that, I’m pleased and I would expect that if it hits soon, AIM might take the lead again. The reason why I don’t use GTalk or MSN is because everyone I know is on AIM.

By: Nate The Great

Nate The Great — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:12:01 +0000

Ive been using it for a few minutes and i love it so far.
I tried Triton a while ago and didnt like it. It just felt too different from aim 5.9. But 6.0 still feels like 5.9 and its go a new look which is good

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:58:17 +0000

Nope, the install was pretty clean and I didn’t have to install anything else. I was pretty surprised as well but it looks like they are trying to go a little more “professional”.

By: Max

Max — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:13:02 +0000

Does this installer require you to install AOL Browser (or AOL Explorer- whatever it’s called?).

That’s the only reason I don’t use Triton. It forces the browser to be installed and I don’t want extra software from AOL on my computer. AIM Pro is actually pretty good because it doesn’t force you to install AOL’s standalone browser, but for now I’ve been sticking to AIM 5.xx.

By: shirizaki

shirizaki — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:47:44 +0000

Ddi you find any adware/spyware? Did it install AOL explorer or force you to register with another company with your account?