That depends on what you prefer. They provide very similar services, but they dont communicate with each other. Meaning that it depends on who you want to talk with. MSN Messenger has been more popular over the years, but there are other solutions, that will allow you to use several messenger like solution with a single program. Pidgin is one of these.
Some people refer to it as A-I-M because it stands for AOL Instant Messenger but it is grammatically correct as Aim because it is an acronym for AOL Instant Messenger. I call it Aim and so do most people.
I guess its AOL Instant Messenger
E-Buddy is a type of mobile instant messaging program, such as AOL's Instant Messenger. It can interface with other instant messaging programs, such as Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AIM.
Aim Messenger instant messaging software is offered exclusively by AOL. The software was released by America Online in 1997 and at one time, had the largest share of instant messaging clients in North America.
Yes, his AIM is Michael_Phelps@aol.com
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
There are lots of acronyms for AIM, but if you mean the internet one for AOL, here is what it is, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
AIM is not just for kids although kids and teens use it a lot. AIM stands for AOL Instant Messenger. It is a small program that runs on a computer that allows the user to write a text message to another AIM user via the internet. There are many other instant messaging services as well such as: MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and ICQ just to name a few.
An instant messenger is a program used to quickly and easily communicate with friends and family over the internet. They are commonly used to send messages, initiate real-time chat or send files. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM for short) is AOL's branded instant messenger. Other Instant messengers include ICQ MSN and Yahoo Messenger.
AIM means, Aol Instant Messenger. Authorization, Issuance, and Maintenance
There are lots of acronyms for AIM, but if you mean the internet one for AOL, here is what it is, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Sends and receives instant messages to and from other AOL and AIM users.