Does the 7100i come with AIM?

[hb2me]

I am switching from a 7100t to a 7100i and I don't see an icon for aim. Would it be on the install disc or, do I need to install it from a third party? Also, any feedback anyone can give me on how happy or unhappy they are with this version I would greatly appreciate.

[philton]

no it does not come with AIM. Yahoo messenger was released by RIM. You will need to get 3rd party software ie. IM+, berryvine and others I cannot remember.

[KonTiki]

Search for Ramble its an Aim client and its free.

[hb2me]

Hey I appreciate the post. Thanks again for the reply.

[Baylink]

Ramble
VeriChat
The other one (NetMessenger?)


The first one is free, and is a native client -- it connects directly to AIM's Oscar servers. Therefore, the client is free (though, as SRA notes, not Open Source), and there is no annual service fee.

The latter two are both proxied clients -- they talk to a central server somewhere, which then in turn keeps your session up with whichever chat network you want to talk to (Ramble is AIM only).

Because they have to put the proxy *somewhere*, and pay for it's connection, both are commercial products, and charge an annual fee.

The fee isn't that bad, honestly; I'm trying out Verichat and Ramble right now, to see if it's worth it (since I'm an AIM-only guy).

[mrjoeyjiffy]

rambler rocks!

[supastar]

yea ramble IM is the real good i use it all the time

supastar

[driguez]

I use googletalk for AIM,MSN,Yahoo and ICQ, its the best!!! and to top it off is free ;) do a search there are a couple of threads about it

[hb2me]

I am using verichat but just downloaded Ramble but, I can't find the Ramble Icon. I see it in the options/advance/aplication menu but not on my home screen. Any ideas. Thanks

[Baylink]

You OTA downloaded it onto your handheld?

It's icon is a leaning yellow triangle with a blue circle labeled IM on it.

[hb2me]

Thank you. I had downloaded it once but it looks like I had to delete and reinstall. Thanks for the help...

[samcarroll]

where do you get the rambler for AIM?

[hb2me]

samcarroll , type in Rambler into the search field and scroll down the list of posts and you will find links to download this IM chat program.