How do I get AIM express?

If you are constantly on the go, whether it be a world traveler, businessman, or just a busy parent, you are looking for ways to stay in contact with people through a convenient instant messaging service.You could sign up for an instant messaging service through your wireless phone provider, but such services can become very expensive, especially if you go over your monthly limit.AIM Express offers just the right solution for the jet setter who does not want to be tied down to the programs of a specific computer or location.With AOL's AIM Express service you get service that lets you send your messages directly from a Web browser. There is no need to install any software.AIM Express is also free of charge.

AIM stands for AOL Instant Messenger.AOL or America Online is an internet service provider that also provides various other computer and handheld based communication services such as e-mail and instant messaging.

Part of the main appeal of AIM Express is that you do not have to commit to installing a program in order to take advantage of AIM program services.Perhaps you simply want the convenience of the discreteness that accessing your instant messaging profile at any computer can give you.With AIM Express you have many options of working from your home computer, at school, at the office, at a neighbor's house or wherever!

A disadvantage to AIM Express is that although AIM express contains many of the standard feature of instant messaging, it does not include advanced features such as file transfer, audio chat, or video conferencing.Another disadvantage to AIM express (and all other AIM versions) is that, because AIM is offered free to clients it must get its funding from advertisers.This means that you must agree to receive pop-up messages and advertisements as you use AIM services. Not allowing these pop-ups will hinder the proper running of the AIM Express program.

To run the AIMr Express service, you will need to use one of the following browsers: Internet Explorerr 5.5 or later, Firefoxr 1.5 or later, or Safarir 2.0 or later.If your system does not meet the requirements, you can still access an older version of AIM Expresshttps://aimexpress.oscar.aol.com/aimexpress/launch.adp by clicking the link provided on the right side of the AIM Express information page.

More benefits to the use of AIM Express include that you get to talk to your "buddies" from any computer that has internet access without having to reload any programs.You therefore have the flexibility of instant messaging wherever you can get your hands on a computer!In addition, you can talk to multiple people at once and hold several or joined conversations with each other.Lastly, when your buddies are online you can see their availability or what they are doing at that time.

So, how do you get AIM Express?It's very simple.What you do is log into the official AIM website at www.aim.com.Select the "Services" option (third from the left) and scroll down to choose AIM Express.When at the AIM Express page, select the yellow icon that says "Launch AIM Express."If you have never before used an AIM program, directly under the launch link is a link to sign up for a screen name as a new user.This link will guide you through the sign up process.

Keep in mind that these AIM Express services are free with the understanding that advertisements will be present during your on-screen instant messaging conversations.However, if you are unpleased with the frequency of these pop-up messages AIM welcomes your comments and concerns but you must also recognize that a free service to you means that the funding must come from some outside party.