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AOL 8.0, newest best...WOW...


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I know this is bad to say....but the newest BETA to the AOL 8.0 client...is really getting better. I hate AOL, but the new options, look, program stabiltiy, I have to give two thumbs up!

Good job AOL.

Mike

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Originally posted by ToxikK

i dont think that it will change much more other than speed tweaks and bugfixes.

make sure you all log them bugs. this is gonna be the best aol client ever.

I'm sure it will be the best AOL client ever...not sure if that says too too much tho.

Anyone here have the new Yahoo! Browser?

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Originally posted by Trade Wind

I'm sure it will be the best AOL client ever...not sure if that says too too much tho.

Anyone here have the new Yahoo! Browser?

OH NO WAY! There's a Yahoo Browser? dang, lol.

Also AOL need's to fix the reason it freezes and just goes completely dead on me sometimes. MSN never really ever does that cept when they want to take it upon themselves and do "updates."

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Originally posted by powerdafuture

OH NO WAY! There's a Yahoo Browser? dang, lol.

yripoff1.jpg

And the Yahoo! Browser superimposed on top of MSN Explorer 7:

yripoff4.jpg

I have a friend who's gonna send me the Yahoo! client...he says it looks less like MSN Explorer in the final version. The above were from betas.

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I'd heard about a new Yahoo! customized browser that was coming......that was a few months ago and haven't heard a word about it since. No updates, no screenshots, nothing. I think its going to look similar to MSN Explorer as far as the GUI goes....it'll just have yahoo! buttons instead.

So....why hasn't anybody posted or hosted a link to the betas of AOL 8 or MSN 8? :p

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Originally posted by TeeBall_Mark

So....why hasn't anybody posted or hosted a link to the betas of AOL 8 or MSN 8? :p

My guess as far as AOL is concerned is that AOL actively closes accounts that logon using betas when they aren't signed up for the beta program?

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aol needs to allow you to do more AIM stuff with there damn buddy list. Like just being able to view info and away messages normally like AIM and to be able to move buddies around like AIM would be nice..

just simple stuff is all i ask

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Originally posted by TeeBall_Mark

I'd heard about a new Yahoo! customized browser that was coming......that was a few months ago and haven't heard a word about it since. No updates, no screenshots, nothing. I think its going to look similar to MSN Explorer as far as the GUI goes....it'll just have yahoo! buttons instead.

So....why hasn't anybody posted or hosted a link to the betas of AOL 8 or MSN 8? :p

MSN 8.0 information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/newsroo...eaturesheet.asp

And here's a picture of AOL:

http://te.the-edgenet.com/aol8.JPG

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Originally posted by Trade Wind

My guess as far as AOL is concerned is that AOL actively closes accounts that logon using betas when they aren't signed up for the beta program?

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I think I might be in the beta program even though my AOL account has long been closed. I remember being accepted to it a while back I think for either 6.0 or 7.0.

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Originally posted by jago6498

It's still AOL and it still sucks. I was once an AOL subscriber and I consider those the "Dark Ages".

If I am not mistaken the 'dark ages' were a while back eh? Ya they were with the new MSN and AOL, they both SUCKED....THey have btoth improved ALOT! LOTS! I am actually to say the least...proud of both AOL and MSN. You have to think of it like this...they've changed A LOT! ;)
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I must say, I have beta tested AOL for the past 6 years and never have I seen so many improvements in any version as I have seen in this latest one. Here is a list of improvements directly from beta;

Desktop Themes

Prefered Mail

AOL Downloads Directory (Now in C: Root Directory)

Music Sharing

Host Based IM Sounds

Mapquest added to Address Book

Host Based Favorites (No Longer Locally Stored)

Use Enter Key to send Instant Messages

Your Buddy Is Typing (Typing Indicator on Remote Side)

Categories in Address Books

Improved Printing in Address Books

Block Member from IM

Block Member from Notify AOL Button

Automatic URL in Write Mail Form

Instant Message Wallpaper

Images in Mail Signature

Mail Stationary

Integrated AOL DSL/Cable Componants

Auto Reconnect

Locate/Open File After Download

Host Based Buddy Icons

Hosed Based Smileys

Multiple CD Support

New Mail Refresh

Spell Check on IM Form

I must admit, AOL has done a lot in this version and at this rate, AOL is going to remain number 1 on the charts. Though I rarely use AOL Anymore, I must say, there is a lot to try out. If you havent signed up for beta and downloaded it, now is the time to do so! Come join us in the Beta Chat Conference Room, Let us know your thoughts!

Karl

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They might have improved but just because AOL is one of the top ISP, it doesn't mean that it is the best. And who in their right mind would pay $24.00 for DIAL-UP!!! And why in god's name would you pay an extra $15 for AOL's supposed "exclusive" extras. The vast majority of those are things that you can find on the internet WITHOUT AOL.

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Noone is claiming AOL is the best. I have just been using AOL for 6 years. In the past 6 years AOL has done so much for me. I met my lover of 3 1/2 years on AOL. We are still together. I have AOL to thank for that. It paid off. We still have two accounts with aol at $14.95 a month bring your own access. It's worth it to keep. I call AOL my personal Love Line. There is a lot of "Trade" to be found there. If your sexually frustrated it's certainly got the hook up. After 6 years, I will not mention how many people I've been with.....All I can say is I could only give screennames because I never knew their actual names....Ye Haw! Countless encounters kept me satisfied before I met my lover.

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