ZonoBurk Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 That client will end up as other light editions, like icq did...Lite until they start adding features (bloat) again :laugh: I don't think so. There are some great people behind this project. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587927432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toology Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I think it would be better if it were not skinned. Not only would it fit in with a user's visual style but it would probably make it even lighter. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587927455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 can you direct connect? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587927520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Yea, thats actually what I'm worried about...the direct connect feature... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587928621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted October 4, 2006 Veteran Share Posted October 4, 2006 blah.. its a good start but when I think of a light client I want the following only Clean buddy list like ET has Profiles, simple text and link only ones smilie faces! Ability to color text forground/background, and change my font ability to view a profile like old AIM 4 had Direct connect (IMAGE MESSAGEING ONLY! NOTHING ELSE) Drop the themes! you want a real lite client? dont spend resources on a theme, let windows do the themeing, then at least it will match the OS that's all I really need this is a step in the right direction for us that hate AIM 6 though Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587928659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Just found this today and I'm very impressed, not everyone is hyped up about the theme but that's the last thing I worry about in an IM client. I've been using AIMExpress for years do the to the fact that all the AIM client's that I've used are always filles with ridiculous features that i'll never use. This is the only lite AIM client that actually uses the OSCAR protocol without problems. I honestly can't think of any complaints, except one, and that's the native windows theme. Other than that this is great. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalE Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Wow, this is really nice. It looks awesome, the simple animations make it look even better, it works awesome, and it has almost all the features that I would need in an AIM client. The only thing that I think it realy needs is buddy icon support and profile viewing. I don't really care about memory usage regarding the theme, since 10MB isn't going to make much of a difference on the 2GB that I have. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonoBurk Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) Just found this today and I'm very impressed, not everyone is hyped up about the theme but that's the last thing I worry about in an IM client. I've been using AIMExpress for years do the to the fact that all the AIM client's that I've used are always filles with ridiculous features that i'll never use. This is the only lite AIM client that actually uses the OSCAR protocol without problems.I honestly can't think of any complaints, except one, and that's the native windows theme. Other than that this is great. I agree. I think it's a great idea for the ones that wants a LIGHT AIM client. Everyone seems to think it's "too light". :huh: I think it will be just right if they throw in some of the basic emotions like :) :( :p :s :o . What I hear it will get better. ;) EDIT: They have released version 0.30. We've just released Laim 0.30. As you'd expect we've added some of the more basic features, like: -- Buddy List? management (yay!) -- Friendly names -- Basic custom away messages -- Auto-hyperlinking -- Filtering -- Same minimalist design and low memory usage (improvements here and there)! If you peek around you might find some really neat features we've snuck in. Download from the official AIM Lite site. Screen Shots: Edited October 17, 2006 by MchWalte Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEROarmy Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I like where this thing is going, all I need is profiles (simple black and white text only is fine). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 It is extremely nice. This is wonderful. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobra Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I hate apps that are java based. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I hate apps that are java based.HUH!? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 It is extremely nice. This is wonderful. I agree. I like AIM 6 as much as the next guy, but it's nice to have a light app running on your notebook or something similar. I hate apps that are java based. I wasn't aware that this was Java based. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I wasn't aware that this was Java based.AFAIK, it's not I have no idea what that kid is talking about. I don't even have Java installed on my rig so I don't see how that's possible. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonoBurk Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I hate apps that are java based. Wrong thread? :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msing Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I switched from AIM 5.5 w/ deadaim. The new features included: Minimalistic interface Aliases Logging Cloning File Transfer Manager (Replaces Direct Connect) are enough for me. No crazy fonts. No need to resize the IM window for obsessively large images sent throught DC. No stupid custom simlie faces. No BS text filling up the context menus. It's a cleaner product overall. I can say that this is my new favorite messaging client, and it's from AOL!. I can't see any other aspect for which this client can be improved on, except for the ability to view profiles. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587961927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobra Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 (edited) It's still java based. There's other folders in there as well. Code in another folder is for the black theme. The xprt5.dll & xprt6.dll along with the coolcore46.dll have code in them that interpret java code. Wrong thread? :rolleyes: You might want to :rolleyes: at yourself there buddy. I merely stated that I don't like apps that are java based. This is certainly one of them. Edited October 17, 2006 by MrCobra Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587962118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonoBurk Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Well then, don't use it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587962136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XerXis Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 It's still java based. There's other folders in there as well. Code in another folder is for the black theme. The xprt5.dll & xprt6.dll along with the coolcore46.dll have code in them that interpret java code. You might want to :rolleyes: at yourself there buddy. I merely stated that I don't like apps that are java based. This is certainly one of them. erm :rolleyes: i see some javaSCRIPT files but certainly no java i think i'm entitled to another :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587962184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SULAX50 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I like where this thing is going, all I need is profiles (simple black and white text only is fine). We are continuing to work on building the AIM Lite experience. We take the feedback we get from you guys, and figure out how to implemented it without adding any significant hit to perf. Profiles for example require almost zero thought wrt perf. I think we have hit upon something really good here with AIM Lite, there are some hidden features in the client that are not "turned on" yet. Enjoy using it and as always keep the great feedback coming. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587962363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 We are continuing to work on building the AIM Lite experience. We take the feedback we get from you guys, and figure out how to implemented it without adding any significant hit to perf. Profiles for example require almost zero thought wrt perf. I think we have hit upon something really good here with AIM Lite, there are some hidden features in the client that are not "turned on" yet. Enjoy using it and as always keep the great feedback coming.This is one of the best products I've used in a long time. If AOL keeps going in this direction it'll be a complete turn around, customers may even come back =P.On a serious note, The only things I'd like to see is a basic profile entry(black and white works perfectly), and native windows theming. I do however like the style of the theme now but it wouldn't hurt to have that option avaliable. You guys are doing godlike work with this. :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587963198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerGlow Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I've been using this for a day or so now and I must say, very good work. Just wish there were an option to use the native windows theme (but this has already been suggested.) :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587963852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzle Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Right now this is a very early product that only a small handful of developers are working on, some on their free time because they work on other projects. For sure, there are some essential features missing - profile support, sending typing indications (right now you can only see them), and better UI. Sounds are coming - but probably as a plug-in. AIM Lite is written on a new UI platform called Boxely, something which we released very recently (http://www.boxely.com). I have a small write up of AIM lite on my blog here: http://algorizms.blogspot.com/2006/10/7-re...ck-out-aim.html @MrCobra AIM Lite is not Java based. Boxely uses a javascript back end, but as you know, JavaScript is not Java or even related to it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587969444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonoBurk Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Right now this is a very early product that only a small handful of developers are working on, some on their free time because they work on other projects. For sure, there are some essential features missing - profile support, sending typing indications (right now you can only see them), and better UI. Sounds are coming - but probably as a plug-in. AIM Lite is written on a new UI platform called Boxely, something which we released very recently (http://www.boxely.com). I have a small write up of AIM lite on my blog here:http://algorizms.blogspot.com/2006/10/7-re...ck-out-aim.html @MrCobra AIM Lite is not Java based. Boxely uses a javascript back end, but as you know, JavaScript is not Java or even related to it. Ah Rizwan Sattar to the rescue. :woot: The guy behind Boxely. Nice to see you here! Thanks for clearing up the Java issue. ;) PS. Love your blog. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587969642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanboy89 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I just finally got around to installing this on my testing machine. It looks great. If I run into no major problems here, it just may replace AIM 5.2 om my main machine. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/500351-aol-testing-light-version-of-aim/page/2/#findComment-587969837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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