What is the difference between aim and aol? They both run off of aol dont they?
2006-11-09 04:23:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
▪ aol is 'america on-line', which is an internet service provider.
▪ aim is 'aol instant messenger', which is chat software.
2006-11-09 04:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by piquet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do, but people outside of the AOL network can use AIM. AOL is an internet provider you have to pay for.
2006-11-09 04:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Casey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AIM is a service of AOL. AIM stands for AOL instant messenger.
2006-11-09 04:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by Joy M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AOL - internet service provider
AIM - their instant messenger.
you can use AIM on any service provider.
2006-11-09 04:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AOl= america online....stinks
AIM is their instant messanger and free email which is ok except when you install it, it takes over your computer
2006-11-09 04:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mitchell b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋