Download AIM for Mac Beta 2

AOL is developing a new Mac version of its instant messenger, known as AIM. The previous Edition with 4.7 being the version number from early 2004, which is quite some time ago. As a result, many features for Mac users that had been added to AIM Windows versions over the years were missing. The corresponding list of changes for this second beta version of AIM for Mac is as follows:

Beta 2 of AIM for Mac resolves the following issues, many of which you helped us find. Keep the great work and thanks for the feedback.

• Webmail button will now display unread mail count
• Users can now send and receive files when away or to buddies that are away
• Buddy Wallpaper should appear in IM window if the Offline Buddy signs in.
• Overall improvements to user interface of Buddy List
• Able to invoke Multiple “Chat Invitation” window
• File Transfer status always shows connecting if the option “Auto-accept file transfer from buddies on my buddy list” is checked.
• AIM for Mac will not set the AIM handler upon application launch
• Added support to viewing Friendly Names in AIM
• Added a new contextual menu item “Clear History” to the IM Conversation History area
• Added the Edit Buddy feature to change the nickname, email address, and group for a buddy
• Fixed issue when managing screen name
• Fixed crash when searching the Buddy List
• Fixed other various issues including some accessibility issues
• Fixed a bug where the “ACCEPT” button appears on the IM conversation screen when another application gains focus

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