Completely new AIM client in beta

[Force Flow]

AOL has decided to replace AIM with a new version called Triton. People will still make fun of you for being on AOL, but the name “Triton” sounds a lot cooler than AIM-II. Triton introduces an entirely new, simplified user interface that adopts contemporary elements such as tabbed message windows to switch between different modes of communication. Users can also corral all chat sessions into a single, tabbed window dubbed "IM Catcher."

~From HardOCP

http://www.betanews.com/article/AOL_...ent/1114480209

I hope AOL doesn't change the protocols so old AIM clients can still be used. Considering their track record from AIM 5.3, to 5.5, and to 5.9, the newer it is, the more bloated and invasive it gets.

Almost makes you want to start a new IM system

[bigandy]

Interesting read Force. But a lot of the newer futures I really have no use for. I also hope that I can keep on using my older version of AIM, because I don't like the extra bloat the never versions come with. Or maybe we could hope for a "leaner" program, but I won't hold my breath on that one.