Let's talk: Linux on board with AOL messaging

 

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America Online's Instant Messenger program isn't just for smiley faces and idle work-time chats. New software has transformed the popular application into a file-swapping service, like Napster. Separately, AOL has introduced a new version of AIM for Linux fans.

AOL opens AIM doors to Linux faithful The new version gives Linux fans a sanctioned way to join their Windows and MacOS colleagues on the popular AIM chat service. AOL Instant Messenger gets Napsterized A new Napster-like program springs up online for AIM, limiting swaps of music and other files to close, trusted groups of people. previous coverage Messaging rivals call AOL on privacy, security issues update A group of America Online's IM rivals accuse the Internet giant of using inflated security and privacy concerns to stall progress on technology standards.