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AIM Lite is a reference application for testing some new client technology developed here at AOL?, with the goal of being a simple, fun, light IM client.

Download: AIM Lite v0.31

View: Complete Changelog

Homepage: AIM Lite

Highlights include:

  • Messaging while away
  • Auto expanding input field
  • Offline IMs
  • Better state change indication

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Wow! They actually added native skinning. Well, blending or whatever but it's so much better than a skin that doesn't match anything. Aim Lite is a step in the right direction, I like it. Is it possible to submit bug reports? I don't see anywhere to do it on their page unless it's hidden right out in the open.

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Wow! They actually added native skinning. Well, blending or whatever but it's so much better than a skin that doesn't match anything. Aim Lite is a step in the right direction, I like it. Is it possible to submit bug reports? I don't see anywhere to do it on their page unless it's hidden right out in the open.

On the bottom of the client click "WTF" and then click Speak your mind!

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The only thing this app is missing is Direct Connect. Others can DC with me but I can't actually send them anything, no I'm not confusing DC with file transfer, I know about file transfer and would rather have DC.

That's the exact reason why I don't use this client. If it supported this I would marry it and so much more.

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yes, they really need to add direct connect...

and for some reason it doesnt match my theme? what gives?

So direct connect can be added easily as an AIM Widget...you do not have to wait for us to write it, you can write it yourself if you want, using Javascript and Boxely toolkit. You can read more about how to write AIM Widget's here.

I am glad so many people are enjoying LAIM, we are working hard on getting a great client out to everyone, so that means building different client experiences. Some like AIM Pro, others like LAIM, other AIM 6.0, etc. Multiple choice is what we want to give users, not a boolean, yes I will use AIM or no I will not. As more and more custom clients come online, the better choices everyone will have.

BTW, theming is definitely one of the best parts of this client. Check it out if you have not found it already, and as always feedback is appreciated.

Images can be found on my blog.

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