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AOL AIM 5.5 review

7.6

Editors' Rating

Very Good

5.0

Members' Rating

Average

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Although it offers more business-orientated features than any of the main IM clients, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Free
  • Technical support available via Web and email

Cons

  • Plain, unattractive interface
  • Annoying advertising and scrolling stock ticker

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Member Opinion

5.0

Average Member Rating

Average

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Mr. Dudin

Mr. Dudin

Better than AIM Triton, but not much!

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