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Encyclopedia > AOL Instant Messenger Protocol

The AIM protocol will open an AOL Instant Messenger IM window with the attributes specified in the link. links begin with aim:goim?. The AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an ad-supported instant messaging and presence computer program, published by AOL, which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol. ...


Examples of modifiers:

screenname= 
aim:goim?screenname=notarealuseratall
mesage= 
aim:goim?message=nothing+at+all+here

Ironically, Wikipedia only supports common protocols, so those adresses must be copied and pasted into a browser to work.


All information derived from looking at the "AIM" link formation at Gizmodo (http://gizmodo.com)


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AOL Instant Messenger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2146 words)
The AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is an ad-supported instant messaging and presence computer program, published by AOL in October of 1997, which uses the OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol.
AIM's setup varies greatly from Windows Live Messenger in that it does not require approval from one buddy to be added to another's buddy list (MSN's default settings notify its users after someone has added them to their list and let them choose whether or not to block that user).
Away message: A function of some instant messaging applications whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users if they attempt to make contact, and he or she is not available.
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