Really off-topic, but is there a decent alternative to AOL IM service (not software)?

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Is there a simple replacement service for AOL IM service?

I don't need anything fancy/secure, just a simple way to IM with the wife on occasion...

We use Pidgin software, and I thought AOL was just shutting down their software, I didn't realize the service was going away too (yes, I should have realized that!).
 
Thanks, but those don't have standalone apps on the computer. I did look at google hangouts chrome app, but it works kind of weird. i really like how Pidgin (or the old AOL IM sofware) is a small, simple, piece of software that loads on our computers.
 
What about Skype? I haven't used it on a personal computer in years, but use the IM portion of Skype for Business on a daily basis.
 
OMG...do people still use AOL Instant Messenger? I thought that died years ago.
 
Pats300zx said:
OMG...do people still use AOL Instant Messenger? I thought that died years ago.
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Yeah :) My wife and I use it for quick messages when we're on our computers. It's a great way to go back and forth without having to wait for emails to send/receive, and w/o having to type (possibly long) text messages...
 
lol.. AOL.. A/S/L..lol

I use google, as long as your email is open the messages are instant and it pops up just like the old IM from what I can remember
 
newb001 said:
Yeah :) My wife and I use it for quick messages when we're on our computers. It's a great way to go back and forth without having to wait for emails to send/receive, and w/o having to type (possibly long) text messages...
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Have you tried whatsapp?
 
Back in the day the only program I used is ICQ. I haven't used it on close to 15 years now but I see it is still alive. I know a lot of forums still have a place for your ICQ #
 
Ancient1 said:
Back in the day the only program I used is ICQ. I haven't used it on close to 15 years now but I see it is still alive. I know a lot of forums still have a place for your ICQ #
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Icq wow haven't hear that in a long time

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newb001 said:
Thanks, but those don't have standalone apps on the computer. I did look at google hangouts chrome app, but it works kind of weird. i really like how Pidgin (or the old AOL IM sofware) is a small, simple, piece of software that loads on our computers.
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Hangouts works just fine with Pidgin. I use it everyday.
 
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