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A blast from the past!
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) was a popular instant messaging service that was launched in 1997 and was acquired by AOL (America Online) in 1998. AIM allowed users to communicate with friends and family in real-time, sending instant messages, files, and even audio and video clips.
Here's a brief rundown of AIM's features:
- Instant Messaging: Users could send and receive instant messages, which were displayed in a chat window.
- Buddy Lists: Users could add friends to their buddy list, which allowed them to see when their friends were online and available to chat.
- File Transfer: Users could send files to each other, which was useful for sharing documents, images, and other files.
- Audio and Video Chat: AIM introduced audio and video chat capabilities, allowing users to have real-time voice and video conversations.
- Screen Names: Users could choose a unique screen name, which was used to identify themselves on the service.
AIM was widely popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with millions of users worldwide. However, with the rise of other instant messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype, AIM's popularity began to decline. In 2017, AOL announced that it would be discontinuing AIM, and the service was officially shut down in October 2017.
Although AIM is no longer available, many people still remember the service fondly and have fond memories of using it to communicate with friends and family.