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    Downloading AIM, Good Idea or Bad?
    Topic Started: Aug 13 2007, 04:20 PM (555 Views)
    BHM
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    Peach
    I downloaded AIM recently, it was good, I could finally talk to my clan members past the cbox, but now I heard this guy that had AIM got 3 trojans, most of his files were corrupt and it cause him to reformat his computer, but I dun want to end up like him so I need to know if its a good idea to keep it
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    BHM,May 24 2008
    08:00 AM
    I used to have my own day, back when I was coolman

    What happened to it?
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    KatzMotel
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    :3

    Cool 'debate'.

    I think I might just make my own along the same lines. 'What will be the broader socio-economic impact of me eating a bag of peanuts? Or not eating a bag of peanuts?'

    And for the record, unless you click on every link and accept every file that gets sent to you (which wouldn't surprise me, since you're about as internet savvy as Eazy-E was HIV aware), AIM poses no real security threat.
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    BHM
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    Peach
    well then thats good to know
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    BHM,May 24 2008
    08:00 AM
    I used to have my own day, back when I was coolman

    What happened to it?
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    Pianta
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    Ganondorf
    It depends what version. If I were you, I would download an older version, like AIM 5.9 instead. IMO the new one is dull and too complicating to use.

    As for security purposes, listen to what Katz said.
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    AirRaven
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    Toadette
    Not bad as far as security goes, however- it's a generally shite client full stop.

    I suggest you go with Pidgin instead.
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    fantanoice
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    Quiet, please, it's snack time!
    If you want it, go for it.

    I personally prefer MySpace and MSN though.
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    MasterDS
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    Katz wins at this debate.

    AIM is a good idea if you want to IM people online. Otherwise I wouldn't recomend it.
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    Darkangel72518
    Waluigi
    Aim slows down my comp. :/ So I almost never use it. I go on meebo if I go on aim. Aim also slows down Runescape when I play it.
    ~Lisa~
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    Symerwizkid22
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    Toadette
    through my personal experience with aim, i have had it for 6 years and had no problems whatsoever. so for the guy with 3 trojans, either tough luck, or stupid mouse clicking. i say aim is fine if you know what you're doing.
    Empty in May got you feeling like a champion,
    the city never sleeps better slip you a Ambien.
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    KatzMotel
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    :3

    Please don't bump threads like this one. We can assume that after three months, the original poster would have made a decision about whether to get AIM or not.

    Thanks, friend.
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