I am trying to use AOL instant messenger's IM to Mobile service. My girlfriend has always sent text messages to my phone while on her aim using +1(insert my area code)(insert my phone number). It stopped working out of nowhere. It's only with her screen name. I've tried quite a few solutions. Help? [more inside]
posted by Defenestrator on Aug 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a relatively simple mobile IM device, that will allow me to be connected regardless of wifi availability. A bit confused about options - it seems a Blackberry is the most perfect fit. Or is it? [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on May 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Best version of AIM? [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Nov 7, 2007 - 26 answers

I am considering giving out my instant messenger in my work email signature. The question is "Which IM account is most appropriate for business use?" [more inside]
posted by Argyle on Aug 13, 2007 - 20 answers

I have a teenage daughter who, as far as I can tell, is destroying her academic standing by spending all of her computer time chatting. She uses various instant messenger clients--including some browser-based--and I have been unable to effectively block or disable this distracting, time-sucking menace. Anyone have any ideas or experience about how I can disable this kind of thing without preventing the browser access she needs to do school work? [more inside]
posted by bz on Jun 2, 2006 - 39 answers

I'm thinking about finally using an instant messenger. Any suggestions on which I should choose? [MI] [more inside]
posted by me3dia on Oct 20, 2004 - 15 answers