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Vista-compatible AIM 6 beta released

Latest version of AOL's instant messaging application offers Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility among other features.

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AOL released an AIM 6 beta, the latest version of its instant messaging application, for free downloading on Friday.

AIM 6.1.3.1 is compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista but can also be downloaded to Windows 2000 or XP. Other features include group instant messaging, the ability to send offline instant messages, and conversation logging. The official version of AIM 6 is expected to launch later this year, according to AOL.