AOL Instant Messenger continues to be the number one way to talk to your family and friends on the Internet. It's faster that e-mail, cheaper than the phone, and addictively fun.

Instant Images



This exciting new feature allows you to send and receive photos, images, sounds, and animation.









Instant Alerts



Stock Alerts - Stock Alerts make it easy and convenient for you to track specific stocks and stay on top of market changes. You can be notified automatically when stocks you are following change direction, reach specific prices, or reach certain volume thresholds. You can elect to measure changes in either points or percentage. Multiple alerts can be created for a single stock. Buddy Alerts - AIM 4.0 provides instant buddy alerts to let you know when a person you need to talk to is available. This way you'll never miss an opportunity to get in touch.



E-mail Alerts - Tired of checking your e-mail all over the web? Now AIM makes it easy to keep an eye on incoming mail without having to visit multiple sites. While you are online with AIM, this new feature automatically checks for new mail and provides you with easy access to each mailbox.







AIM Talk - Enjoy live conversation online - it's FREE and never been easier! Using AIM 4.0 you can talk live with your friends and family through your computer. It's never been easier, simply check to see who is online and initiate a talk session with a single click. NOTE: Each computer must be equipped with the AIM 4.0 software, sound card, standard computer speakers and a microphone.





Stock Ticker Enhancements!



Stocks can now be shown in the Buddy List's scrolling ticker by either the symbol or the full name. This setting is controlled in Ticker preferences:

Great News! The stock ticker now supports a variety of international stock symbols and indices, in addition to the U.S. symbols and indices which were previously available. To add symbols or indices, click on the Add Symbols button in the Stock Ticker Detail Window (accessible from the My AIM menu on the Buddy List window).



Other Exciting New Features Capabilities - In order to take advantage of some of the newest AIM features, both you and your buddies must upgrade to AIM 4.0. Capabilities allows you to find out what features your buddy's software can support. If your buddy's software is older, they may not be able to Talk, share files, or take advantage of other new features. Send an instant message to your buddies today to let them know about AIM 4.0! Automatic Upgrades - Get the newest version of AIM as soon as it is released. AIM 4.0 will notify you whenever a new version is available - and automatically install the upgrade with a single click.(Windows Only. Coming soon for Mac) "Docked" Buddy List - This feature will organize your computer screen around your Buddy List to ensure that it is always in view. This is a great feature to use if you want to keep a close eye on your list to see when your friends come online. DOWNLOAD AIM 4.0 NOW!

