AIM Triton beta 0.1.12

[zachman123]

Odd. I re-installed it and it got stuck on "Validating" for a while before "An unknown error occured"

Hope development on this goes good though, it shows a lot of promise.

[Veedems Veteran]

Responses to AIM 6 Comments

A number of people wrote in with comments, I appreciate the feedback. I'll try to address some of them here briefly...

* Features - I can't stress enough that this is AN EARLY BETA (some of us would have called it alpha). Lots of things are missing. They'll appear in future betas.

* Memory footprint. Yes, it's big. Way too big for a final product. But it's not a final product, it's an early beta, we haven't done any tuning. The footprint will come down.

* Number of processes. We currently run different components as different processes to improve stability for this beta. This will change in future releases (and will help memory footprint as well).

* IE as renderer - we do very strict client-side filtering and run the incoming text through an XHTML converter to ensure a valid DOM, so I think we will be considerably more robust than AIM 5.9's creaky ATE control. In the event that we made a mistake, we have the ability to do server-side filtering as well.

* AIM for Linux... can't say too much now, but most of the Triton code is very portable, and may show up in another form in the future.

http://journals.aol.com/juberti/runningman/

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Since he is still calling it AIM 6, I'm sticking with that. I'm very excited to see where this is going and I'm stoked that they are being a bit open about the project.

[kerby]

I also like how they are letting us try this early beta, and how the developers have blogs to keep us up to date. AOL is getting smarter and smarter.

[nomis_nehc]

or they are actually hiring better people, haha.

[neoufo51]

Responses to AIM 6 Comments

A number of people wrote in with comments, I appreciate the feedback. I'll try to address some of them here briefly...

* Features - I can't stress enough that this is AN EARLY BETA (some of us would have called it alpha). Lots of things are missing. They'll appear in future betas.

* Memory footprint. Yes, it's big. Way too big for a final product. But it's not a final product, it's an early beta, we haven't done any tuning. The footprint will come down.

* Number of processes. We currently run different components as different processes to improve stability for this beta. This will change in future releases (and will help memory footprint as well).

* IE as renderer - we do very strict client-side filtering and run the incoming text through an XHTML converter to ensure a valid DOM, so I think we will be considerably more robust than AIM 5.9's creaky ATE control. In the event that we made a mistake, we have the ability to do server-side filtering as well.

* AIM for Linux... can't say too much now, but most of the Triton code is very portable, and may show up in another form in the future.

http://journals.aol.com/juberti/runningman/

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Well well...look at that...a big ol "AIM 6"

Seriously, you guys, if its not AIM 6, what that hell was it going to be? Get a clue.

[Lasha]

What are some 3rd party programs where I can get those advertisements from ALL the versions of AIM? Including this beta version, 6.0.

[kerby]

What are some 3rd party programs where I can get those advertisements from ALL the versions of AIM? Including this beta version, 6.0.

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You mean get rid of the Adversements? If so, there is already a hack for it on the new beta that actually gives you a little options screen about it right in AIM. But if your looking for programs to get rid of ads on AIM 5.x... There are millions just put Remove AIM Ads in google.

[Englishkid]

It's only a little more colourful AIM is suckish MSN rules

[Chaos-X]

You mean get rid of the Adversements? If so, there is already a hack for it on the new beta that actually gives you a little options screen about it right in AIM. But if your looking for programs to get rid of ads on AIM 5.x... There are millions just put Remove AIM Ads in google.

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wheres that option?

[netlooks]

Look on page 6 of this thread for the ad hack.

To everyone that 'insists' on this being AIM 6:

Per your question about replacing Instant Messenger, AIM Triton is not a replacment for the current version of Instant Messenger (5.9.3690). Rather it is simply a much enhanced version of Instant Messenger with a new look and feel to it as well as more features.

Regards,

Beta Yus

The AOL Beta Team

Off the record it has been said that it will be a part of a suite of applications much like Communicator was.

Thanks to the mod for altering the title.

[Cero]

wheres that option?

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I have found a way to enable a hidden tab in the preferences, which gives you control over ads!

Instructions:

1) Make sure all AIM processes are closed first! Force them closed from the task manager.

2) Open "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\AIMBeta\services\imApp\ver0_1_12\content\prefs\prefsContainer.box" in WordPad (DO NOT use NotePad, as it won't save properly)

2) Search for "TabAds"

3) Change the following line:

                <aolVerticalTab id="tabAds" collapsed="true" justify="left" label="Ads"/>

to

                <aolVerticalTab id="tabAds" justify="left" prefSetAttribute="collapsed" label="Ads"/>

4) Save file and open AIM. There will be a new tab named "Ads" in the preferences, allowing you to resize the adverts and even shut them off.

I'll upload my copy of the file. Just overwrite your old one with this and you'll have access to the hidden Ads control.

If this is not allowed, please let me know and take it down. Thanks.

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[kerby]

Look on page 6 of this thread for the ad hack.

To everyone that 'insists' on this being AIM 6:

Off the record it has been said that it will be a part of a suite of applications much like Communicator was.

Thanks to the mod for altering the title.

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Well this is why we insist on it...

AIM 6 Beta 1 Released!

OK, we've decided to release the first beta of AIM 6 (AKA "Triton") to the public!

http://beta.aol.com/projects/tritonbeta/

Note that this is a very early beta, of a product that is a complete rewrite... it's not very polished in a lot of places. The standard disclaimers about beta software definitely apply here.

That said, you can see it's going to be a really good product. A whole new UI engine, called "Boxely", IE as the IM renderer, a new IM library called AIMcc with plugin support - we've got a solid foundation to develop on.

For those interested in the plugin API - take a look at the type library in acccore.dll. Plugins aren't exposed in this beta, and the API isn't final, but you can get an idea of what is going to be supported by this API.

Responses to AIM 6 Comments

A number of people wrote in with comments, I appreciate the feedback. I'll try to address some of them here briefly...

* Features - I can't stress enough that this is AN EARLY BETA (some of us would have called it alpha). Lots of things are missing. They'll appear in future betas.

* Memory footprint. Yes, it's big. Way too big for a final product. But it's not a final product, it's an early beta, we haven't done any tuning. The footprint will come down.

* Number of processes. We currently run different components as different processes to improve stability for this beta. This will change in future releases (and will help memory footprint as well).

* IE as renderer - we do very strict client-side filtering and run the incoming text through an XHTML converter to ensure a valid DOM, so I think we will be considerably more robust than AIM 5.9's creaky ATE control. In the event that we made a mistake, we have the ability to do server-side filtering as well.

* AIM for Linux... can't say too much now, but most of the Triton code is very portable, and may show up in another form in the future.

Eventually it will be one component of a suite. You'll be able to pick and choose which pieces you want. AIM is just the first piece.

The version number is 0.1 because it is a complete rewrite.

On Apr 26, 2005, at 5:11 PM, [My email] wrote:

    I hear rumors that the AIM 6.0 Beta 1 is not actually AIM 6.0, but really a beta thats going to be put into a software suite like AIM Communicator. Its being talked about at Neowin.net.

We don't know why the version number is 0.1.12

BetaNews has learned that America Online has begun beta testing the next generation of its AOL Instant Messaging software called "Triton," which will replace the existing AIM client. Triton addresses user grievances while adding highly anticipated bells and whistles including tabbed messaging and chat logging.

Sources:

http://www.betanews.com/article/AOL_Testin...ient/1114480209

http://journals.aol.com/juberti/runningman/ <-- An offical AIM Coder's Blog that works for AOL in the AIM Department :)

[YBG]

Gotta love that determination kerby.

But why argue? It isn't a big deal really. AIM 6, Triton 0.1.12, same thing. Let's move along shall we?

Anyway, something I noticed was that when I try to quit (Whatever you would like to call this AIM beta), it doesn't really, well, quit. I signed off, and I was still getting messages. I was ending the processes, and then it appears they REOPENED themselves. I understand that this is a beta and that there are going to be problems, just thought I'd point this out.

[f0rbez]

End process tree on AOLHostManager.exe will close out everything.

[Bkbro429]

Can anyone post a screen shot of the Triton buddy list without ads (using the page 6 hack)? Does it look really nice, or is there a big white box.

I dont really want to download the beta with such an early build, but this is just getting better and better. :)

[kainashi]

Can anyone post a screen shot of the Triton buddy list without ads (using the page 6 hack)? Does it look really nice, or is there a big white box.

I dont really want to download the beta with such an early build, but this is just getting better and better. :)

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looks nice. doesn't leave a big space or anything.

[Bkbro429]

Would you be able to post a screen shot, if not, thats alright.

[.will]

It's only a little more colourful AIM is suckish MSN rules

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Try getting all 139 of my buddies to switch.

[jsuarezcasana]

download not working :(

[Code.Red]

download not working :(

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http://ftp.newaol.com/clients/coffee/aim_t...n_80d/setup.exe doesn't work for you? I tried it just now and it works for me...

[L3thal Veteran]

It also works for me.

[NY1]

"04/28 - The Known Issues section has been updated. Also, the Beta 2 phase for the AIM? Triton beta software is coming soon. So stay tuned for more updates.

"

Can't wait for beta2 :DD

[YBG]

Try getting all 139 of my buddies to switch.

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Like I said before, I feel your pain. :(

[b mitchell]

"04/28 - The Known Issues section has been updated. Also, the Beta 2 phase for the AIM? Triton beta software is coming soon. So stay tuned for more updates.

"

Can't wait for beta2 :DD

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Well that was fast

[Bkbro429]

At the Triton beta site - can anyone log into/view the Triton message boards? I can't. Originally I tried both my AIM SN and my old AOL now AIM sn both gave me some "server can't process your request" error. Now, I can sucessfully log in with each sn, but now the error says: "You do not have access to this area" Though it states: "Use your AOL/AIM screen name to log into the message board after reading and agreeing to the beta license". I can log into the AOL Browser message board, not Triton. Any help? Anyone else having this problem?