TerraIM is a free, lightweight, cross-platform AOL Instant Messenger

AOL Instant Messenger

AOL Instant Messenger is an instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time. It was released by AOL in May 1997...

 client, supporting most standard features of AIM's OSCAR protocol

OSCAR protocol

OSCAR or Open System for CommunicAtion in Realtime is AOL's flagship instant messaging and presence information protocol. Currently, OSCAR is in use for AOL's two main instant messaging systems: ICQ and AIM....

. One notable exception is the lack of Direct Connect support, which TerraIM compensates for with its file sending and download manager. Some features include availability sorting, skinning, tabbed windows, logging, aliases for buddies and remote control. Due to the client's small size (~600KB) and lack of installation, it is readily placed on a flash drive or floppy disk for remote use. Settings, by default, are stored in the registry -- but alternatively can be stored in a config file.

v1.2 adds viewing buddy icons, invisible login and many fixes

External links

• http://terraim.com/ The Official TerraIM Web Site
• http://sourceforge.net/projects/terraim/ SourceForge
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  Project page
• http://terraim.sourceforge.net/tech/CHANGELOG.txt ChangeLog