The commonly known e mail server "AOL" also has something called"AIM"(aol instant messenger) This program allows you to chat with friends instantly using a screen name. A screen name can be anything you want(Ex. puppylover89, dancingchic24 etc.) An example of a convesation on aim is as fallows.
puppylover89: hello
dancingchic24: hi
puppylover89: whats up?
dancingchic24: nothing
dancingchic24: did we have math homework?
puppylover89: no....
Aim is a completely safe program that allows you to chat with friends and/or family and no one eles. You can only talk to someone you don't know if you exept thier IM( what you call each line in a conversation)
Screen Names
When you make a screen name you have to make it original because if you bein the process in making a screen name and you pick something common then there is a good chance that someone already has that screen name therefore not allowing you to have it. To get a screen name all you have to do is log onto www.aim.com. In the upper right hand corner on the homepage you should see a box that states"get a screen name". click on that then fallow the directons. But when filling out the form your allowed to lie on any personal info that you don't want to give away.
Downloading Aim
Downloading Aim on your computer is really simple, just make sure that you have already made a screen name before downloading. To download aim log onto www.aim.com and in the center of the homepage you should see a orange bow that states " download Aim". Click on that then fallow directons. After the download is complete then x out of the web site and on your main desktop screen you should see a symbol for aim. Click on that and your Aim bar should open up.
Log in with your screen name and password.
Adding Buddies
Adding Buddies is easy simply ask the people you know if they have a screen name and if so look at the center of the bottom of your aim bar and you should see a +/_ sign thats how you add and delete buddies. Click on that then fallow the directons. If you want to delete a buddie select the buddie you want to delete then do the same process exept you press "delete selection".
EVERYTHING ON AIM IS FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
