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General discussion

AIM update

Sep 13, 2004 9:40PM PDT

Just downloaded the latest update by AOL Instant Messenger(AIM). Even though I have unchecked "Start AOL Today" window at start up it still comes on.
Also I think it wise when updating, to uncheck, Weatherbug, Wildtangent and pop upo blocker from downloading.

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Dump AIM. . .
Sep 14, 2004 1:39AM PDT

It's entirely too envasive. And you have limited control over what it does as you are finding out. Get Yahoo! IM or ICQ.

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Why I note GAIM.
Sep 14, 2004 1:58AM PDT

It's open source and not very intrusive.

Bob