Molecule Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (a search on AOL AIM on this board returns null)if someone has an AOL Instant Messanger ("AIM") username, it is possible to "chat" with them using 98se?AOL's current version of AIM 7.6.2.1 requires w2k(http://products.aim.com/products/windows)based on a search of their help board, it looks like AIM has a lot of problems with freezing under windows 98(typical AOL ... their solution requires all other programs be shut down first ...)is there another free 98se "chat" tool, besides AOL AIM, that can communicate with an AIM address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyd Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Yes, it's called Pidgin - I'm using it for chat with my friend on ICQ: http://www.pidgin.im/To use it you need also to install GTK+ libraries (2.6.10 is last compatible with Win98/ME).Btw, it's support many protocols.Supported chat networks: * AIM * Bonjour * Gadu-Gadu * Google Talk * Groupwise * ICQ * IRC * MSN * MXit * MySpaceIM * QQ * SILC * SIMPLE * Sametime * XMPP * Yahoo! * Zephyr Edited April 9, 2010 by rainyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 You can always install the last version of Aim for Windows 98SE if you have not alreadyAim Version 5.9.6089. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecule Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) thanks problemchild -- good to knowI think I'll try pidgin first -- thanks rainyd!this pidgin help page has a link to the required GTK+ installerhttp://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/Installing%20Pidgin#CanIrunPidginonWindows98MEduring pidgen install, I added spell checker option(stupid -- wasn't thinking -- totally new to the whole idea of IM)pidgin installer automatically DLs GNU Aspell 0.50-3 (1.2M) and the dictionaries (2.3M english)1st thing pidgin requires is to install a new accountQ1:to chat with someone with an AIM address, can I have pidgin login to my gmail account at this end?orto does pidgin need to login to my AIM account (I'll have to set one up)Q2:I successfully created an AIM account, from the link given herehttp://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/Using%20Pidgin#HowdoIuseAIMMSNYahooGoogleTalkJabberXMPPICQoranyotherprotocolusing pidgin, when I setup pidgin account to connect to my AIM accountI get an error message"[accountname] disabled \nReceived unexpected response from http://api.oscar.aol/aim/startOSCARSession:useTLS=1 in not allowed for non secure requests."any idea what I should do?Q3:using pidgin, when I setup pidgin account to connect to my gmail accountI get an error message"[accountname]@gmail.com/ disconnectedUnable to connect"any idea what I should do?I used my usual google account name and I tried both gmail.com and google.comProtocol: XMPP (selected by pidgin, after selecting google talk from dropdown)Username: [accountname]Domain: tried both gmail.com and google.comResource: is blank - don't have a cluePassword: [regular logon password]AdvTab, Require SSL/TLS is checkedForce old (port 5223) SSL is not checkedConnect port is 5222Connect server is blankFile transfer proxies is proxy.eu.jabber.org [i am in US]BOSH URL is blankProxyTab: Use Global Proxy Settingsthanks if anyone can help Edited April 9, 2010 by Molecule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hope its ok to post this if not mods can delete it.After I install AIM 5.9 I nstall aim ad hack which is a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyd Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Molecule, I don't know AIM but I've asked my friend about it.It's his reply:A1: AIM is independed from Google and needs an extra AIM account.A2: Did the user successfully finish account creation? (Sometimes an activation email will be sent).A3:User: the part before @Domain: gmail.comRessource: leave blankIn any case it's important to know if the access to AIM/GTalk/etc is allowed in the network or if it requires a proxy (can be set seperatly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecule Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) @probleychyldTHANKS! -- I on dialup (preferred) so not getting sprayed with unwanted bubblegum makes a BIG difference -- that's a very helpful suggestion.I foundAIM-5.9.6089-Beta.exe8,506,408 bytesmd5: 3411a5717d5e6d7d31b0f24ff7b59fabDo you use AIM for chat? I've always been nervous about predatory installs by RealAudio and AOL.@ in general:If I log onto an account, for example my AIM account, using a Netscape client (say ... to manage my profile), then can I also logon using a second client, like AIM or Pidgen, at the same time?AIM and Pidgin --go to Account Manager, Advanced Tab,UN-check the Use clientLogin option ... it works!GMAIL and Pidgin --go to Account Manager, Advanced Tab,Basic tab: user, put gmail account name; domain, put gmail.com; resource, leave blankAdvanced tab: uncheck SSL/TLS; uncheck old port;connect port 5222; connect server, talk.google.com; Edited April 9, 2010 by Molecule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) I foundAIM-5.9.6089-Beta.exe8,506,408 bytesmd5: 3411a5717d5e6d7d31b0f24ff7b59fabGo to http://www.oldversion.com/ and get the last version Aim 5.9.6089 for Win98 its not beta its finalAfter that go to http://www.aimadhack.net/ and download Aim Ad Hack 4.16 for Aim Version 5.9.6089 If thats too much for you then get aim litehttp://x.aim.com/laim/about.phpDo you use AIM for chat?Yes I do, also MS Comic Chat too. Edited April 10, 2010 by PROBLEMCHYLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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